Is lipo after a kidney transplant possible?

Question

I had a kidney transplant in 2016 and I want 360 lipo. Can that be done? I did have a pan Panniculectomy back in 2018. My transplant team cleared me for the that.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you are otherwise healthy with a BMI approaching 30, you might be a candidate for lipo with medical clearance from your transplant surgeon and nephrologist.  Without knowing the current kidney function and medical assessment, an informed response cannot be offered.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hello dear. 
Thank you for your question and provided information as well.
If you are considering a surgery, I recommend you to visit to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. Please consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get to know if you can have the surgery.
Hope this helps and best of lucks.

Dr. Luis Mejia.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

yes you can if you are cleared, liposuction is more safe than tummy tuck which you already had.  I suggest you see an expert someone who does 360 HD VASER lipo with AFTERCARE to promote proper healing given you are immunocomprised.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

As long as you are cleared for elective surgery by you transplant team you are safe. Keeping imuno-suppressant medications to a necessary minimum will provide smooth recovery and eliminate healing issues. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear ellegreen1230,
you will need to get  a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

Providing you are a candidate for liposuction and your transplant surgeon approves the procedure, then yes, liposuction is possible..Good luck, and thank you for your question.

Felix Omar Márquez, MD · Answer

Hello, thanks for your question. The answer is yes, you can do it, but you need the approval from your transplanting doctor to be sure that it will be secure for you.  Please talk to your former surgeon and consult a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area. Best luck!

John Rosdeutscher, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Just like your previous surgery you should get clearance from your transplant team, but if you are still in similar health I would expect they would give clearance. Obviously nothing substitutes for an in-person consultation & evaluation by a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Best of luck!
Sincerely,
John David Rosdeutscher, M.D.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Consider getting assessment if Liposuction is appropriate. For someone who has serious medical conditions plastic surgeons should have a higher threshold.
Can similar results be obtained through changing lifestyle and losing weight?
Talk to board certified plastic surgeons about your candidacy for Liposuction. 
Talk to your nephrologist about getting clearance for your kidney.
Based on your post we can neither give you a clearance nor assess if Liposuction is appropriate.Best, 
Mats Hagstrom MD

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