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Is It Safe to Take Diuretic Pills After Plastic Surgery?
I had a tummy tuck operation, breast gel implants, and liposuction on my outer thighs about 5 weeks ago. I still experience some swelling. My doctor...
Is General Anesthesia Safer Than Sedation?
First of all, thank you for your patience and kindness. I have been told that general anesthesia is safer because during sedation, the patient can...
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...
Is Arnica Safe to Use for Post-Surgery?
Is Arnica safe? What should I know about the safety of Arnica?
What Does It Mean for a Doctor to Have Hospital Privileges for a Procedure?
I've heard that your plastic surgeon should have hospital privileges... What does this mean, exactly? How do they get them and why do they matter...
Cosmetic Surgery Safe While on Lexapro?
I take 10mg of Lexapro daily. Is is safe to have cosmetic surgery while on Lexapro?
Is It Safe to Combine Plastic Surgery Procedures at One Time?
I would like to have the following: lipo in arms, either breast implants or breast lift, butt augmentation, lower body lift, lipo in thighs. I was in...
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...
Pros and Cons of Traveling Outside US for Plastic Surgery?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of having plastic surgery outside US, especially Brazillian Butt Lift or Breast Augmentation? I'm concerned...
Is It Possible To Have Tummy Tuck, Lipo of the Flanks, and BBL in Same Surgery? (Photos)
Lost 80 lbs by exercise and am having a tummy tuck, lipo in the back, and a bbl on 10/26/11. my DR says it is ok to go on with this but i do want to...
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