Is a Laxative before lipo helpful?

April 14, 2020
Asked By:ia06nJsme255 in New York, New York

My stomach is always more squishy and less bloated after I've thoroughly cleared out my stool (suffer from IBS). Does that help the surgeon during liposuction or does it not matter how bloated & constipated you are?

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April 24, 2020

Answer: Laxative before surgery

Martin Jugenburg, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
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April 24, 2020

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April 23, 2020

Answer: Is a Laxative before lipo helpful?

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April 23, 2020

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April 17, 2020

Answer: Is a Laxative before lipo helpful?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 17, 2020

Answer: Is a Laxative before lipo helpful?

Kenneth Hughes, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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April 15, 2020

Answer: Laxative Before Surgery? NO

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 15, 2020

Answer: Laxative Before Surgery? NO

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
April 15, 2020

Answer: Liposuction

Finny George, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 15, 2020

Answer: Liposuction

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