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Are Blood Tests Mandatory Before Surgery?
From reading other stories i was under the impression that i would have blood work done at my pre-surgical appointment. But when i went the nurse went...
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What is the Difference Between a Resident and a Fellow Surgeon?
Someone suggested i go to a fellow surgeon for a tummy tuck over a resident, what is the difference really?
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Procedure for Dent Above Belly Button?
I am a 21-year-old female and I had a child about 18 months ago. I weigh 125 lbs and I am 5'5". I didn't gain much weight while I was pregnant. I...
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Will Insurance Cover Removal of Extra Skin?
I am 51 years old and used to weigh 280 lbs. Six years ago, I lost all the weight; now I weigh 100 lbs. i had 2 c-sections, a tubual ligation through...
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Do I Have to Remove my Acrylic Nails Before Plastic Surgery?
This is sort of a strange question, i have acrylic nails and i know i have to remove all nail polish prior to surgery but what about my acrylic nails?...
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Mesh Vs. Alloderm to Repair Umbilical Hernia?
I am in shape and thin, Im concerned that I would be able to feel this mesh or worse have complications from it! Would alloderm be a better...
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What is an Abdominal "6-pack" Implant?
I've seen a few cosmetic surgeon's websites that do abdominal "6-pack" implants--mainly for men--but I'd like to know more about the...
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Surgery for Visceral Fat Removal?
My apron fat is ruining my back. I have tried to lose more weight, but my back is bad. Is there a safe surgical procedure to remove this apron fat?
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Surgery to Streamline Stomach After Small Bowl Resection
I was diagnosed with caecal volvulus 2 years ago and underwent emergency surgery to remove my illium, this resulted in a 4 inch scar just above and to...
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Plastic Surgery to Correct Large Bulge in Left Abdominal Wall?
I am male, 54 years old. I have a bulge from partial nephrectomy. sticks out about 4” x 8” x 10”. June tried a hernia repair, but...
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