The spinal cord stimulator implant battery is located in the top of my left buttock .Could i have lipo still on my bottom and thighs? None seems to know about the device (nor care) I wondered if the suction/needles are very precise or would it need to be all over the bottom, or does it depend on the fatty areas? The battery is near the surface so could not go too near that.
September 8, 2016
Answer: Liposuction after spinal cord implant device? Thank you for your question. I don't believe that the device would be an absolute contraindication for the procedure as long as liposuction is performed away from the area. It is very important that your surgeon is well-informed about the nature & location of the device. It would also be advantageous for your plastic surgeon to coordinate any operative procedure with your implant surgeon as well.
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September 8, 2016
Answer: Liposuction after spinal cord implant device? Thank you for your question. I don't believe that the device would be an absolute contraindication for the procedure as long as liposuction is performed away from the area. It is very important that your surgeon is well-informed about the nature & location of the device. It would also be advantageous for your plastic surgeon to coordinate any operative procedure with your implant surgeon as well.
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and medical implants There are no clear-cut guidelines for how doctors should proceed with liposuction around medical implants. If a liposuction cannula hits the implant, tube or wire that's attached to it it could damage it leaving it damaged. The implant can also potentially be contaminated with bacteria during the procedure though this is fairly unlikely. If you find a plastic surgeon willing to do liposuction in the area or your implant is he or she should probably discuss this issue with the Doctor Who placed the implant. Some plastic surgeons will not do liposuction adjacent to medical implants. I personally have done liposuction over implants like lap band ports but when having done so the liposuction is been selective and limited. Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.
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September 7, 2016
Answer: Liposuction and medical implants There are no clear-cut guidelines for how doctors should proceed with liposuction around medical implants. If a liposuction cannula hits the implant, tube or wire that's attached to it it could damage it leaving it damaged. The implant can also potentially be contaminated with bacteria during the procedure though this is fairly unlikely. If you find a plastic surgeon willing to do liposuction in the area or your implant is he or she should probably discuss this issue with the Doctor Who placed the implant. Some plastic surgeons will not do liposuction adjacent to medical implants. I personally have done liposuction over implants like lap band ports but when having done so the liposuction is been selective and limited. Best, Mats Hagstrom M.D.
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