I'm 21 years old. My mother has Von Willebrand disease, and I am being tested for it soon. I'm hoping to get laser liposuction this year, but if I have VWD is it still safe to go through with it?
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June 6, 2013
Answer: Possible to have Laser Lipo With Von Willebrand Disease?
Dear KM,
Congratulations on your weight loss. This represents a major accomplishment. However, given that a liposuction procedure represents a significant investment of time and energy, as well as money, you may want to delay your procedure until you have achieved some additional weight loss...
If the thyroid hormone is being replaced with medication and you are otherwise healthy, liposuction can be performed. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs HUNDREDS of liposuction procedures each year...
Thank you for your question. This should be evaluated by your surgeon, and determined what the cause. I suggest visiting a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon if your surgeon is not one, or if the problem is not resolved with your surgeon. This could be either an infection, damage from the laser, or...