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Certain pre-existing conditions should be checked and brought under control before liposuction, including:
There are also risks associated with liposuction, including:
Finally, make sure to review and sign any informed consent (legal) and permission forms for photographs.
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Kucera IJ, Lambert TJ, Klein JA, et al. Liposuction: contemporary issues for the anesthesiologist. J Clin Anesth. 2006;18(5).
Pelosi MA, Pelosi MA. Liposuction. Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America. December 1, 2010; vol. 37: pp 507-519.
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