I have a pooch and fat above my incision, my surgeon said he would do lipo on my belly under local. What risks do i take and is the risk worth it? I feel like i am putting my life on risk by gettinf abdominal liposuction
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October 25, 2015
Answer: Liposuction under local anesthesia after tummy tuck
Abdominoplasty scars can be quite complex, ranging from the simple hypertrophic scar to a multiplane inflamed keloid. Pigmentation, discoloration, chronic inflammation, scar visibility can all occur in the short term. We begin each treatment with combination therapy using Yellow broadband BBL,...
Tummy tucks should not cause vaginal bleeding, but anesthesia/stress of surgery can change a woman's menstrual period. Review this with your surgeon to make sure that is all it is. Best wishes.
Hi, kcwhiteIf a general surgeon placed a mesh during umbilical hernia repair, I would assume that the mesh was not too large. It should not hinder your future pregnancy. However, you should talk with your surgeon about the specifics of the surgery and about your future pregnancy goal...