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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...

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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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Arnica - is It Safe?

Is Arnica safe? What should I know about the safety of Arnica?

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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...

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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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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...

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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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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...

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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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Are These Multiple Cosmetic Procedures on Face and Body Safe?

Can all this be done in one surgery: Face: under eye surgery, Neck lift, Revision RhinoplastyBody: Liposuction to upper and lower belly and back

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3 Procedeures at Once - Is This Safe for a Crohn's Patient?

I am a 22 yo mom, I weigh about 108 lbs. and I am 5'4. My son was a large baby, was delivered by csection, & I was left with a lot of sagging...

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Are 4 Procedures at One Time Safe?

Hello, I am a healthy 27 year old female who is wanting to get 4 procedures done at one time. My question. Is getting rhinoplasty (revision), upper...

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Considering Cosmetic Surgery but I Have Mild Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction - Is It Safe?

I posted earlier about the same thing..at the time I didnt know the name of my condition..plz tell me how serious this is and if its a bad idea to go...

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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...

How Many Hours is Average to Be in Surgery Safely?

What is the typical time frame that you want to be in for surgery without increasing your chance of complications (with local anesthesia and iv sedation)?

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Is It Safe to Take Plan B (The Emergency Contraceptive) a Week Before Surgery?

Is It Safe to Take Plan B (The Emergency Contraceptive) a Week Before Surgery?

Is It OK to Get Fractional Resurfacing, BBL and MicroLaserPeel All at Once?

My doctor has booked me to receive all of these treatments in one day. Is this more effective? I am 52 with some wrinkles, acne scars and melasma.

What is the Mortality Rate for a Tummy Tuck with Breast Augmentation and Lift?

I am really considering a mommy makeover, but I have a friend who knows of 2 people who have died from a tummy tuck....it was over 10 years ago. Has...

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Can U Have Elective Cosmetic Surgery While Pregnant And Didnt Know but Dont Plan on Keeping the Baby?

Can U Have Elective Cosmetic Surgery While Pregnant And Didnt Know but Dont Plan on Keeping the Baby?

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