How Long Should I Wait After a Laparscopic Procedure to Have Smart Lipo?

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I had a laparoscopic procedure January 23rd and am planning on having Smart Lipo on March 14th in my upper and lower abdomen and flanks. I want to be sure that enough time is given for my body to heal before the lipo. My skin incisisions from the laparoscopy were healed between 3 days - 1 week. (One actually looked like a mere tiny scratch after the 3rd day.) So I guess my real concern is the healing from the inside of my abdominal wall.

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

If liposuction is planned in the areas of your laparscopy scars, you should wait until these are completely healed. This is typically three months. If you had a laparoscopic hernia repair especially with mesh, you should wait at least 6 months.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would get clearance from the other surgeon and remind your plastic surgeon of this, but I usually recommend about 3 months between surgeries. This varies on the types of procedures performed. Laparoscopic procedures involve a wide variety of procedures. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Charles R. Nathan, MD, FACS · Answer

I would think that is an adequate amount of time to heal properly and have the procedure performed.  Just remind your surgeon of your recent procedure.

Vincent D. Lepore, MD (retired) · Answer

I believe it should be safe to have your Smart Lipo after waiting 6 to 7 weeks following your laparoscopic procedure. However, you should check with both surgeons to make certain this would be appropriate in your case. Best wishes.

Sherwood Baxt, MD (retired) · Answer

sounds like 3 or 4 months should be more than sufficient to have the procedure safely done as long as your doctor is aware of the situation.

How Long Should I Wait After a Laparscopic Procedure to Have Smart Lipo?

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