Fayetteville Plastic Surgeons

Need to Postpone a Tummy Tuck Because of Sinus Infection/cold?

I when I woke up this morning I had horrible body aches and a temp of 100.8. I immediately thought I have the flu. I went to see dr. was put on antibiotics in case I have a bacterial infection. Flu was neg. Right now I have minor sinus pressure but no stuffiness, not body aches. I feel like I'm getting better, but wondering if I should continue with my surgery as planned or reschedule. I have no medical history of any kind. Fit as a fiddle. Just NERVOUS!

You should discuss it with your physician, both primary and plastic the day before surgery. It also depends on anesthesia type, length of surgery, other medical issues.

Edward S. Gronka, MD

Fayetteville Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants, Facelift, Butt Lift and Tummy Tuck in One Operation?

I am 55 yrs of age and I was thinking of having all 4 procedures done. My surgeon says that they can all be done in the same day. It will be uncomfortable but It can be done. What do you think? Should I? Or delay the butt lift?

Don't do it. Split it up and it will be safer and he will do a better job. There is a fatigue element that comes into play.

Edward S. Gronka, MD

Fayetteville Plastic Surgeon

Need to Stage Explant, Lift, and Breast Implant Replacement?

My lift with aug was only 4 yrs ago. I believe he put in 300 cc implants & they are above the muscle. Although I had tremendous scarring, they were perky, full & a beautiful 38DD!! Happy girl! Within 18 months...gravity! Now I've lost 10 lbs & am a 36C. They look like empty sacks with buckling skin!! Completely visible in tops. One surgeon said I needed to have 2 surgeries. 1)remove the implant, wait for the muscle to reattach, then 2) another lift (UNDER THE MUSCLE) with bigger aug. 6 wks later!!! Really?! I have b4/ after pics

"Bottoming out" is common if the skin alone is the support for the implant. I would seriously consider some kind of acellular matrix sling to hold up the implant and keep it from "bottoming out again" or a smaller implant and layered closure with long acting sutures.

Edward S. Gronka, MD

Fayetteville Plastic Surgeon