Joplin Facelift doctors
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Keith A. LaFerriere, MD
Springfield Facial Plastic Surgeon
1965 S. Fremont, Ste. 120, Springfield |
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Christian Prada, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
17300 North Outer 40 Road Suite 300, Chesterfield |
4 answers | |
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William H. Huffaker, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
17300 N Outer Forty Road Suite 300, Chesterfield |
3 answers | |
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Davis L. Bronson, MD
Joplin Plastic Surgeon
1532 W 32nd Street Suite 202, Joplin |
Recent Answers
I've had several consultations. One doctor puts in drains, one doesn't, and one uses glue.
In most cases it is necessary for drains to be placed in full facelifts. The risks of fluid collections is relatively high and drains are therefore essential to remove this fluid. In mini facelifts, draIns are not necessary, however. I often combine a mini facelift procedure with fat transfer in the office setting and get outstanding results with my patients.
28 years ago I had a pulmonary embolism. At that time I was a heavy smoker and had traveled a long plane flight while feeling under the weather. I was hospitalized for about 2 weeks and took blood thinners for approx.6 months. I have had no other episodes or complications from this event and I quit smoking at that time. I am now 67 years old and am considering a 4-5 hour elective surgery for a face lift. Am I still at risk for complications because of the previous pulmonary embolism event?
I would strongly recommend you get preoperative clearance from your primary doctor. Your history of having a PE in the past places you at a higher risk clearly for another event. You may consider a mini-facelift in an office setting under local anesthesia to reduce your risks. You may also see if your physician is open to using Arixtra after your surgery to reduce your risks. This is a blood thinner used often in abdominoplasty patients with great success in reducing post op PE risks. Good Luck.