My thyroid was removed, can I have Liposcution again?

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William T. Stoeckel, MD · Answer

I do not know of any reasons why having your thyroid removed would prevent you from being able to undergo liposuction surgery. You need to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and determine if there are any other reasons why you would not be a good candidate. Hypothyroid conditions are very common and I have never seen a patient have a complication with liposuction as a result of their thyroid hormone levels.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, the ideal patient for liposuction surgery is one who has achieved a long-term stable weight, is medically (psychologically and psychosocially) stable and presents with diet and exercise resistant adipose tissue of  specific areas, with good quality overlying skin elasticity. When the time is right, seek consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who can provide you with good, specific, and ethical advice. Best wishes.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

If your metabolic situation is stabilized after thyroidectomy there is no contraindication to liposuction.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Liposuction can be performed in a patient who has had thyroidectomy, provided that thyroid hormone levels have been normalized.Find a board certified plastic    
surgeon who performs hundreds of liposuction and liposuction revision   
procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before
 and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the    
results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Jeremy Pyle, MD · Answer

A Thyroidectomy is in no way, by itself, a contraindication to liposuction. A consult with a board certified plastic surgeon will help you know the rest about whether or not you are a good candidate for liposuction.Best,Dr. Pyle

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My thyroid was removed, can I have Liposcution again?

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