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Lipodissolve before surgery?

Loving663785Sep 12, 2023
I have a surgery coming up on C5-C7 of my neck, and they will be going in through the front of my neck. I have two concerns. Is it safe to get lipodissolve injections for my double chin one month before my surgery. If not, then is it safe to get the injections one month after my surgery?

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Dr. William Portuese, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 15, 2023
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