Can I get Liposuction after a laparoscopic nephrectomy?

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I have been considering liposuction for some years now, but didn't have the money. Now that I have the money, I recently found out I have a bad kidney ave have to get it removed! It's it ok to undergo another surgery once I'm all healed up?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Once you have healed from the surgery and are cleared by your kidney doctor, liposuction can be considered.  Liposuction may be reasonable, but a physical exam would be necessary to make this determination.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes liposuction is possible after having kidney surgery, usually 3-6 months after is best.  Dr. Emer.

William Andrade, MD · Answer

After you have fully healed from nephrectomy surgery it should be possible to consider liposuction.  You would want to have the go-ahead from both surgeons to make sure the abdomen is fully healed and there is no hernia at any of the laparoscopic incision sites, or other changes to the abdomen that would contraindicate liposuction surgery.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't see any contraindication to doing liposuction after a laparoscopic nephrectomy. Many patients have elective liposuction after surgical procedures.

Ahmet R. Karaca, MD · Answer

Absolutely. There are no contraindications after most abdominal surgeries. Liposuction is a relatively safe procedure performed superficial to the muscles.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is possible to have liposuction after a kidney removal if you are cleared by your renal doctor first. In general, you probably need to wait about 6 months if everything is ok.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

Assuming you recover well from your kidney surgery, a liposuction procedure should be possible. See link below for examples.

Jason M. Petrungaro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello!This is an excellent question.  Patient safety is of utmost importance for any surgery!  Since you recently found out you need a nephrectomy, of course you must have that surgery first.  Your urologist will be able to guide you through that procedure and he or she will be able to determine when you are appropriately healed up from that surgery.  A laparoscopic nephrectomy is much less invasive than a traditional nephrectomy, so the good news is that you will have an easier recovery with much smaller wounds.I am not sure why you need the nephrectomy, but that may play a role in determining whether or not you can undergo elective cosmetic surgery in the future.Overall, we as humans do well with one kidney and as long as the other kidney is healthy, you should have no major problems or restrictions.  This will include having elective liposuction in the future.  However, you MUST consult with your urologist and nephrologist prior to undergoing your elective surgery and make sure they are OK with the procedure.  Your Plastic Surgeon will likely require you visiting with them and obtaining a clearance letter. That being said, the earliest you would want to start considering the liposuction would be at least 3-6 months after your nephrectomy.  But again, this will ultimately be up to your kidney doctors.So the good news is, yes, you should be able to have liposuction in the future, but do it safely under the careful guidance of your kidney doctors and a board certified Plastic Surgeon.  I hope this helps, and best of luck with your upcoming surgery!

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