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Best Advice for Moms Before a Makeover Consultation?

asked 5 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 280 times
Tags: choosing a surgeon, consultation, medical history

How far back is my medical history relative to any procedures that I might consider during a mommy makeover?

19 answers to Best Advice for Moms Before a Makeover Consultation?

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Medical History is important to your health

A complete medical history (from birth on) including family history of problems is extremely important to prevention of complications. This includes all medicines, over the counter medicines, supplements, smoking history, and just about everything else. Even though patients may not think a detail is important, I find facts that may affect my procedure or the medicines I prescribe every week. My suggestion is to prepare in advance, keep in on your computer, make a copy of this... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Medical history

Anything from your current and past medical history is relevant including health history of your parents and possible siblings.
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Medical history is important before mommy makeover

You should discuss your medical history in great detail with your plastic surgeon, and your primary care physician, prior to having a mommy makeover. This procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes anywhere from 3-5 hours depending on what specifically is done. Your plastic surgeon will determine if it is safe to perform the procedures (breast and abdomen) at the same time. Be sure to visit a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have the surgery... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Reviewing your past medical history is important before a mommy makeover procedure

I always check the medical history of my patients before any and all procedures. This goes all the way back to childhood! Penicillin allergies, past surgeries, and heart conditions are all examples of things that may affect your procedure and should be discussed with your plastic surgeon before surgery.
Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Medical history and mommy makeover

A complete and thorough history can be very helpful. If there is something that you are worried about disclosing to your doctor, ask him/her to be very careful in how it is documented in your medical record. There are ways to disclose and document and be discrete at the same time.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

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Relevant medical history for Mommy Makeover

It's all relevant! Your medical conditions and prior surgeries, particularly if the surgeries were abdominal and/or had complicated healing, whether you have ever had a blood clot, if you have a smoking history, any significant weight changes - all are important for your surgeon to know prior to embarking on your next surgical procedure. We cannot get too much information!
Michele A. Shermak, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drshermak.com

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Be complete about medical history before mommy makeover

As with any surgery, it is important to be complete and honest about your medical history. The bottom line is always your safety. In addition to medical history, be sure to include anything you are doing presently such as the use of herbal supplements.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

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Mommy Makeover and medical history

It will be important for your surgeon to know all of your medical history so that they can determine if you are an appropriate candidate for surgery. This history should included all medications (prescription or OTC), and dietary supplements or herbal medications, all hospitalizations and surgeries that you have had, any condition that you have been diagnosed with. It is also a great idea to provide your family doctor with information that you are considering mommy make-over surgery so... more
Antonio Gayoso, MD

Saint Petersburg Plastic Surgeon

www.gayosoplasticsurgery.com

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Importance of complete medical history

There is no details too small to be included in your medical history. Even something as small as TMJ can be pertanent to your anesthesiologist. Any medicines, over the counter, herbal supplements, liquid vitamins, and prescriptions are all very pertinent to your care. Take time to think back and complet your medical history as well as find out your family history if possible. Knowing about your mom's history of bleeding disorders could save your life. Good luck to you.
Thomas B. Lintner, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Importance of medical history and surgery

Your medical history is very important before have any type of surgery. Your history can help your surgeon determine whether or not you have higher risks of bleeding, post-op nausea and healing in addition to major risks such as heart attack, stroke and blood clots. Be honest with yourself and your doctor with all of your medical history. It is protected by law.
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Revealing medical history is important

A mommy makeover is significant surgery so your medical history should be disclosed fully. This relates to previous surgical procedures and any pertinent issues such as untoward reactions. Your specific medical history should be included such as issues regarding high blood pressure, bleeding, blood clots, allergies, smoking,and even family history of anesthetic problems. With increasing age, these issues become even more important; that is, there will be more risk with surgery at age 70... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover Consultation

A Mommy Makeover is a surgery and like all surgeries your lifelong past medical history is important to your surgeon in planning your surgery. Most makeovers usually last 3 to 5 hours and require General Anesthesia so your past history is very important.
Suresh Koneru, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.drkoneru.com

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Medical History for Tummy Tuck and Breast Enhancement

Your plastic Surgeon will want to know that your Mommy Makeover is a good choice for you and that you are in good health for surgery. Any important medical information should be shared. That includes major illnesses, prior surgery, allergies, medications, and even issues of personal stress. If you have had any adverse experience with a prior procedure your surgeon will want to know so as to avoid it for you next time. You would not want to withhold information... more
Mary Lee Peters, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Medical History for a Mommy Makeover

Obviously we would want to know about any prescription medications you are taking as well as over the counter supplements and any surgeries you hae had and how you did with the surgeries. Also any medical conditions you have been treateed for in the past, how many pregnancies you have had and if any more are planned, breast feeding history. Having practiced both as a family medical doctor and a general surgeon in the past, we don't require you to see another doctor for routine... more
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

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Medical history and mommy makeover

A complete medical history is important in any pre-surgical evaluation. You should also be going for medical clearance prior to the surgery, where your doctor would also perform a complete medical history and physical exam.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover

Before any surgery under general anesthesia, you will need a full history and examination by your family doctor and complete blood work may be an EKG. so you can be cleared for surgery If there is any abnormality detected then that need to be worked up before the surgery. All your past medical hitory is very relevent, your family history is very relevent, and your present medical condition.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Your Complete History is Important.

Mommy makeover is a significant procedure. Your complete history is important as well as some of you family history such malignant hyperthermia, blood clots or deep venous thrombosis,ect. Your doc will ask these things and more. see video
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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The important part is what may impact your recovery

I think you are asking is there anything is the past that could impact your recovery from a long surgery. The following is a short list of things that the surgeon might consider important to know about. History of excessive bleeding after delivery of a baby or surgery Anesthesia recovery problems High blood pressure not under medical control Smoking History of blood clots in you or your family Pyschologial problems not under control such as anxiety or... more
Phillip C. Haeck, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover Advice?

Thank you for the question. Mommy makeover surgery is significant surgery; all of your past article history is relevant and should be addressed prior to deciding to proceed with surgery. Some general advice you may want to consider after the procedure which often involves a significant physical and emotional recovery: 1. Make sure you are doing the procedure for the right reasons (for yourself) and that you have realistic expectations. Be aware that... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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