My insurance approved me for a breast reduction but i need lipo 360 as well. Of course, my insurance wont cover the lipo and my surgeon doesnt do lipo. Should i 1. Do the lipo before the reduction to incly terrible back and armpit fat? Do it after, or find a surgeon that can do both?
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Answer: Insurance approved for breast reduction but I need lipo 360 too, should I do lipo before the reduction?
You seem to be a healthy young female. Lipo 360 is a very safe procedure to have done in an ambulatory setting.
The volume of fat removed on a patient like yourself is not based on safety, rather obtaining the best the best shape one can sculpt. You are not a high volume liposuction (the...
Hi Gorgeous66424, I recommend using the Ozempic for weight loss before your lipo 360. Ozempic causes fat loss and you may not need the lipo if you lose the fat through diet and medication. There are many scar creams/oils and silicone sheeting to fade them. Time also fades scars. Best of luck to...
Congratulations on the weight loss! Liposuction only treats excess fat. Energy assisted liposuctions like Laser or Vaser can help with skin contraction but they will never be comparable to a Tummy Tuck. A tummy tuck is the only procedure that can get rid of excess skin and can repair your...