I went for a consultation and disclosed that I am currently taking the medication Prozac and Abilify. They said I need a medical clearance from the prescribing doctor in order to move forward. I do suffer from depression, however the weight I have gained from the medication is makes my condition worst. I had the surgery in the past on my lower abdomen about 11 years ago, however I was not on any medications at the time.
April 10, 2019
Answer: Can those with depression have lipo? It makes sense to have a depression specialist ensure that your depression is under control before embarking upon any type of cosmetic surgery to ensure that the stress of surgery will not cause your depression to spiral out of control. However, if you are stating that your depression meds are the cause of your weight gain AND you plan on staying on those meds, then perhaps lipo is not such a great idea. First, lipo is not a weight loss procedure. Second, you will continue to gain weight regardless of lipo. The best candidates for lipo are those who are weight stable and nonobese. You should ask your depression doctor to see if other meds can manage your depression without causing weight gain.
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April 10, 2019
Answer: Can those with depression have lipo? It makes sense to have a depression specialist ensure that your depression is under control before embarking upon any type of cosmetic surgery to ensure that the stress of surgery will not cause your depression to spiral out of control. However, if you are stating that your depression meds are the cause of your weight gain AND you plan on staying on those meds, then perhaps lipo is not such a great idea. First, lipo is not a weight loss procedure. Second, you will continue to gain weight regardless of lipo. The best candidates for lipo are those who are weight stable and nonobese. You should ask your depression doctor to see if other meds can manage your depression without causing weight gain.
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Answer: I am on Prozac and abilify, and would like to know if it’s ok to have smartlipo done on my abdomen, waist, and arms? Hi and thank you for your question. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and discuss your medical history with them to determine what is needed prior to the procedure. They may require medical clearance from your physician as each surgeon has different protocols. I hope this helped! Best wishes.
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Answer: I am on Prozac and abilify, and would like to know if it’s ok to have smartlipo done on my abdomen, waist, and arms? Hi and thank you for your question. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and discuss your medical history with them to determine what is needed prior to the procedure. They may require medical clearance from your physician as each surgeon has different protocols. I hope this helped! Best wishes.
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April 24, 2019
Answer: Smartlipo Prozac and Abilify are not contraindicated for SmartLipo, however, I do agree that you should obtain medical clearance from the prescribing physician prior to your procedure. It is important to ensure that your weight gain is under control prior to having this procedure, otherwise you can gain it back. In my practice we use tumescent liposculpture, sometimes in conjunction with other non-invasive body contouring devices such as CoolSculpting and Thermi to help our patients achieve their unique treatment goals. Once you receive medical clearance for your procedure, I would recommend having your procedure with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in body contouring.
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April 24, 2019
Answer: Smartlipo Prozac and Abilify are not contraindicated for SmartLipo, however, I do agree that you should obtain medical clearance from the prescribing physician prior to your procedure. It is important to ensure that your weight gain is under control prior to having this procedure, otherwise you can gain it back. In my practice we use tumescent liposculpture, sometimes in conjunction with other non-invasive body contouring devices such as CoolSculpting and Thermi to help our patients achieve their unique treatment goals. Once you receive medical clearance for your procedure, I would recommend having your procedure with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist who is an expert in body contouring.
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April 24, 2019
Answer: Possible interaction with Prozac but the risk can be minimized Doll,Great question. Almost all surgeons use tumescent anesthesia with Lidocaine anesthetic. Lidocaine metabolism competes with Prozac. For a small liposuction or one that uses only a little bit of lidocaine that is not an issue, however, if large areas are being treated and or larger doses of lidocaine are being used accommodations to lower the risk should be done. Usually this means either stopping the prozac or switching to another SSRI antidepressant that does not interact with lidocaine for a week or so around the surgery. A careful surgeon or anesthesiologist will discuss this with you at your preoperative visit. Wishing you the best of health.
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April 24, 2019
Answer: Possible interaction with Prozac but the risk can be minimized Doll,Great question. Almost all surgeons use tumescent anesthesia with Lidocaine anesthetic. Lidocaine metabolism competes with Prozac. For a small liposuction or one that uses only a little bit of lidocaine that is not an issue, however, if large areas are being treated and or larger doses of lidocaine are being used accommodations to lower the risk should be done. Usually this means either stopping the prozac or switching to another SSRI antidepressant that does not interact with lidocaine for a week or so around the surgery. A careful surgeon or anesthesiologist will discuss this with you at your preoperative visit. Wishing you the best of health.
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April 14, 2019
Answer: -Smart Lipo Medication Interactions Precautions Hello and thank you for your question,
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April 14, 2019
Answer: -Smart Lipo Medication Interactions Precautions Hello and thank you for your question,
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