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Taking NSAIDs Post-op
I was told to avoid NSAID's during the post-op period. Were they referring to the immediate post-op period or is it okay to take them weeks after the...
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Cosmetic Surgery Safe While on Lexapro?
I take 10mg of Lexapro daily. Is is safe to have cosmetic surgery while on Lexapro?
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What Should I Stop Taking Before Plastic Surgery?
My surgeon told me I needed to stop taking birth control 2 weeks before my surgery due to blood clots. What else should I stop taking and how long...
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Medication to Reduce Fluid Build Up After Plastic Surgery?
Is there any medication I can take to help reduce fluid build up after plastic surgery? Over the counter would be ideal.
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Plastic Surgery Not Possible for Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis?
I am considering cosmetic surgery but have rheumatoid arthritis and take a cocktail of drugs. Would this prevent me having any plastic surgery?
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Will I Have to Stop Taking my Lorazepam Prescription Before my Plastic Surgery Procedures?
I have been taking lorazepam for awhile now for anxiety. I know I will have bad withdrawals if I stop. I know they prescribe it before procedures....
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Should Prescription Drug Advertising on TV Be Banned?
We're working on a story about a recent push by lawmakers to get direct-to-consumer prescription ads banned from TV, or at least much more tightly...
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Can Plastic Surgeon Prescribe Diazepam Months or Weeks Before a Procedure?
I am wondering if it is possible to be prescribed an sedative months or atleast weeks prior to a plastic surgery procedure. I feel I cannot go through...
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Fluocinonide 0.05% Solution and a Surgery Coming Up?
I'm going to have a plastic surgery soon, within a 3 weeks. I went to a dermatologist and she prescribed me Fluocinonide 0.05% Solution for some...
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"Overmedicating" During Surgery
I have been online doing much research and the majority of deaths from surgery had to do with administering too much pain medication, sedation,...
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