Could a Doctor Prescribe Liposuction ~ Based on New Health Report

August 11, 2010
Asked By:joeyNindy in carmel, IN

I read this {Time Magazine} article today and I am wanting to know if this would mean a doctor could prescribe, legitimately, lipo procedures as a medical need rather than as elective. Love to hear thoughts as this would be interesting to know. 

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August 15, 2010

Answer: Comments on Time Magazine Article

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 15, 2010

Answer: Comments on Time Magazine Article

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 13, 2010

Answer: Liposuction is not medically indicated but an elective cosmetic procedure

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
August 13, 2010

Answer: Liposuction is not medically indicated but an elective cosmetic procedure

Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 15, 2010

Answer: Large volume liposuction

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August 15, 2010

Answer: Large volume liposuction

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August 13, 2010

Answer: A doctor prescribe liposuction

August 13, 2010

Answer: A doctor prescribe liposuction

August 12, 2010

Answer: Weight loss by exercise and diet,not liposuction

August 12, 2010

Answer: Weight loss by exercise and diet,not liposuction

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