What risks do I face for touch up liposuction of abdomen under local anesthesia following extended tummy tuck? Is it worth it?

October 24, 2015
Asked By:foreveryoung908 in Toronto, ON

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

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October 24, 2015

Answer: Liposuction is safe

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October 25, 2015

Answer: Liposuction under local

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