Is Liposuction okay w/o post op meds (steroid-prednisone) ??

December 21, 2015
Asked By:VLcrazy4life in Redding, CA

liposuction w/o post op steroid for swelling okay?? I have a heavy intolerance/interaction with the prednisone prescribed post op for lipo. My doc states its fine NOT to take it, but my last lipo experience I swelled bad. Isn't that dangerous?? blood clots more susceptible? Need 2nd opinion please

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December 23, 2015

Answer: No indication for the use of oral steroids after liposuction.

December 23, 2015

Answer: No indication for the use of oral steroids after liposuction.

December 30, 2015

Answer: Post op steroids for liposuction

December 30, 2015

Answer: Post op steroids for liposuction

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