Liposuction while on coumadin?

It is less risky to do open surgery when the patient is on Coumadin than to do liposuction.  If you have excessive bleeding during surgery your body would not be able to clot and the source of bleeding would not be accessible to your surgeon.  Non-invasive fat removal options are now available which would be your best option.

Hello, and thank you for this question. I do not believe he would be a good candidate for liposuction and given the fact that you currently are taking Coumadin. I believe he would be at too high a risk to stop the Coumadin and the fact that you had mitral valve replacement. Have you considered noninvasive options such as cool sculpting. We have had some success in patients that are not medical candidate for more invasive procedures. See out a qualified practitioner in your area. Best of luck.