What is the death rate & Pulmonary Embolism rate for a belt lipectomy or lower body lift?

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for a person who has lost 130 pounds and is fairly healthy.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question regarding what is the death and pulmonary embolism rates for a belt lipectomy or lower body lift. I have not read any published data regarding the statistics. However following plastic surgeons who specialize in plastic surgery after massive weight loss. The death rate after a belt lipectomy is probably less than 0.05 percent. The incidence of pulmonary embolism is slightly higher because many people do not die of a pulmonary embolism. The probable rates of a pulmonary embolism after a belt lipectomy is probably less than 0.075 percent. Thank you for your question regarding what is the death and pulmonary embolism rates for a belt lipectomy or lower body lift.

Juan Carlos Fuentes, MD · Answer

The rate of pulmonary embolism relates with man variables, like age, BMI, medical history, present illness like diabetes, smoking, type of anesthesia, length of the surgery, use of blood thinners after the surgery, walking after the surgery, etc.You need to be evaluated for your particular risk. Once there is Pulmonary embolism, the death rate is also very variable, all those factors mentioned before will add a higher risk. Please check with your surgeon to evaluate your particular risk.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

The death rate is very low but the pulmonary embolism rate depends on your risk factors. The length of surgery, type of anesthesia, your medical history, use of blood thinners, and other factors need to be considered. A plastic surgeon may give you a better idea after seeing you.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

This is a question you have asked before and it has been answered by multiple consultants.

What is the death rate & Pulmonary Embolism rate for a belt lipectomy or lower body lift?

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