Proceed with Liposuction After Anxiety Attacks?

November 27, 2009
Asked By:flawed beauty in ca

I had Vaser+PAL (Power Assisted) Liposuction 15 days ago to my upper and lower abdomen (2700cc). I'm supposed to have my lower back, flanks done on Dec 3. I want to know from the docs if I'm a bad candidate to finish my surgery/future surgeries, because I've been in the ER 4x in the last week and half from the anxiety my surgery caused.I had an EKG/CT scan/throat exam/blood/urine test and everything was fine except I had to take Potassium pills and needed 2 bags of fluid (wasn't eating much). The attacks have been very bad so does that mean no more surgery? Or is it too early to tell?

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Answer: Do elective cosmetic surgery when you are in your best physical and emotional shape

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Answer: Do elective cosmetic surgery when you are in your best physical and emotional shape

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November 30, 2009

Answer: Anxiety following elective surgery

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2009

Answer: Anxiety following elective surgery

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2009

Answer: Liposuction and anxiety attacks

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November 30, 2009

Answer: Liposuction and anxiety attacks

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Answer: Please listen to your feelings

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