Can someone have fat cavitation/RF treatments if they have epilepsy and why/why not?

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Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, lidocaine which is a numbing medication can alter seizure thresholds, that being said these procedures can be done safely by altering the doses of lidocaine to safe levels. Make sure you see someone who understands this

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If your epilepsy is controlled, you should be able to undergo liposuction and radiofrequency treatments. If any questions, please discuss this first with your medical doctor. The surgeon who does your liposuction will need to give a lower dose of Lidocaine for safety. You might want to choose general anesthesia for surgery or IV sedation as opposed to oral sedation and local.

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