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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Can I Have Multiple Cosmetic Surgery Procedures Done at Once?

I'm interested in getting 3 procedures: Breast Augmentation, Chin implant and Liposuction. When I mentioned this to my surgeon he told me that it's...

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Plastic Surgery Safe While Pregnant?

Im in my 4th month of pregnanacy, can i remove my breast implant while i'm pregnant, or while breast feeding? and is it safe to have lip reduction...

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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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Is It Safe Combining Breast Reduction, Tummy Tuck, and Liposuction?

I am getting a Breast Reduction, Tummy Tuck, and Liposuction under my breasts and under my armpits.I am overweight and I am really scared. Is it safe?...

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How Long to Wait Between Surgical Cosmetic Procedures?

I'm scheduled to get liposuction breast reduction under local anestesia in a month from a doctor who specialises in that area and i wanted to also get...

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Best Way to Remove Axillary Breast Tissue?

Theaxillary breast tissue in my armpits became noticeable and very tender after a recent pregnancy. After I finish breast feeding, I would like to...

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Cost and Recovery to Expect for Multiple Cosmetic Procedures?

After reading the People Magazine article about the girl from "The Hills", I think I might be able to have some improvement without looking...

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Importance of ICUs in Plastic Surgery?

I am considering getting Breast Implants at a clinic in Mexico and the hospital said that it can be very dangerous to have surgery there, as there is...

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Can I Have my Hips Enlarged?

I would like to have my hips, breasts and derrier enlarged. Is that possible?

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Extensive Hernia Repair, Panniculectomy and Breast Reduction at One Time?

I have had 2 hernia repairs and now have another repair needed. I've considered during the hernia repair (mesh will need to go from side to side...

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Best Surgery to Balance Out Broad Shoulders

I'm 5'0 tall with very broad/wide shoulders and very small waist, I want to get either a boob job or a butt job, I don't want both just 1...

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Cost of Combining Breast Lift with Implants and Lip Augmentation Surgeries?

I've been trying to estimate the cost of the procedures I want to have done, which are a breast lift with implants and lip augmentation surgery using...

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Post-op Swelling Away from Surgery Site Normal?

Hello! I just had a breast lift with silicone implants, I am in hardly any pain, just a bit of this comfort (it's been about 48 hours since my...

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Water Jet Lipo for Havesting Stem Cells for Cosmetic Surgery?

I would like to have some work done on my breast, face, and backside. Interested in the stem cell fill for under my eyes and to plump up by cheeks,...

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Dermatofibroma Removal from Breast

I have a dermatofibroma on my breast,First I went to a doctor who refferred me to a general surgeon. The surgeon treated the bumb as a cyst and...

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Multiple Procedures in Mexico Safe if the Doctor is on ISAPS?

I am planning on getting multiple procedures done in Mexico (breast augmentation, MACS lift, Pixel laser, liposculpture on abs and thighs). Is it a...

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Plastic Surgery Risks for a Heavy Smoker Prone to Keloids?

I have a keloid scar from a past operation due to car accident. I am a heavy smoker, never exercise, and I am 46 yrs old. Can I get a breast...

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Tail of Spence Removal

During pregnancy with my 1st child, I had Tail of Spence swelling. After delivery, it was downright painful - the worst part of pregnancy/delivery....

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What Happens when Patients Experience Allergic Reaction to Sutures?

How are allergic reactions to sutures resolved? I plan on having breast lift/reduction this summer. I'm very worried because I have extremely...

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Will Breast Augmentation or Rhinoplasty Trigger my Alopecia Areata?

I suffer from alopecia areata. I am 24 and have only experienced one episode of patchy hairloss this year. Would a rhinoplasty or breast augmentation...

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Implants for Patient with Family History of Autoimmune Disease?

My only major concern is whether or not I should get implants due to my genetic history. My father has the gene HLA-B 27, and has ankylosing...

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Does Insurance Cover a Lop-sided Chest?

My right chest bone sticks out (kind of looks like it pops out) and makes my right breast seem larger than my left, Would insurance companies find...

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Appropriate Order of Several Plastic Surgery Procedures?

Does it make sense to have a central lower lift and breast implants done; then 3 months later, aggressive Liposuction in thighs and knees; and then a...

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Transsexuals and Cosmetic Surgery - Options?

Being a transsexual I know that there are many surgical options in which to feminize the body. I've been on hormones for five years and have...

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How Much Do I Save by Having Multiple Procedures?

I am figuring out my budget/time to plan a breast augmentation (quoted $4800), medial thigh lift (?), and abdominoplasty (quoted $5-8K). How much are...

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Not Getting Better with Minocycline

I have hidradenitis suppurativa and I tried doxcycline, but it made me really sick. I was put on minocycline for a year and 4 months in it hasn't...

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Pain After Accessory Breast Removal

I had accessory breast removal which included liposuction as wwell done 10 days ago. Now I have a shooting pain from the incised area to the inner...

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What Kind of Surgery is Needed to Remove Excess Skin from Sides of Breasts?

The skin on the sides of my breasts are driving me crazy. Bras are uncomfortable. What type of surgery would help this? I have had a maxiplexy 4 or 5...

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TT, Breast Lift with Aug and Lipo on Outer Thighs, is This Safe All at Once?

I am healthy 30/125lbs/5'0, mother of two 5 and 1. I am considering a tummy tuck, breast lift with aug and lipo on my outer thighs. Is this safe...