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Information from the patient is important especially concerning cardiac or pulmonary problems, allergies, bleeding problems, diabetes mellitus, and other serious medical disorders. Information should be obtained about any medications being taken such as aspirin, ibuprofen, herbals, antihypertensives, anticoagulants, and estrogens. The author discusses the physical examination, medical record, consent, information about liposuction, and preoperative and postoperative instructions
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Shiffman, M.A. (2016). Preoperative Consultation. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Liposuction. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-48903-1_8
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