I just found out I have chronic pancreatitis and was wondering if I can still get lipo.

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I'm taking creon, eating a low fat diet and taking multivitamins. I've had it for years and never knew. My pancreas is about 95% scar tissue.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another.  See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for you.  Always insist on a board certified plastic surgeon.

Karen Quigley, MD · Answer

You do not say your age which may play in to this some. Liposuction is an elective procedure and the post-op results are best if you are in good health. I think it would be best to devote your time and effort into optimizing your pancreatitis with more medical consultation and then revisit the liposuction.

Argeny Mercedes Guzman, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Greetings: thank you so much for sending your question. 
Chronical pancreatitis is a medical condition that should be treated and diagnosed with a multidisciplinary team, even if you do not have any symptoms.
It Is important to check first your medical condition to make sure you will be cleared to have a surgical procedure, it is prefferable to wait until you have your condition under treatment and completely diagnosed before planning a cosmetic surgery
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