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Brazilian Butt Lift with Edema and Thalassemia?

asked 2 years ago by chercher4 in Essex (UK)
Latest answer by B. Pat Pazmino, MD
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Tags: buttocks, edema

Slim + edema + Alpha thalassemia, that's me. Would I be a good candidate or can I opt for the brazillian butt lift? Please advise.

3 answers to Brazilian Butt Lift with Edema and Thalassemia?

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Medical clearance before a Brazilian butt lift

A Brazilian butt lift is a safe and effective procedure that combines liposuction of the abdomen hips waist and back and grafting this fat to the gluteal (butt) region. This is a safe and great way to create a tight waist and abdomen and a full, beautiful bottom. However, keep in mind that your health and safety must always be the first priority. It is essential that you only work with a plastic surgeon that is board-certified by the American Board of plastic surgery and has a great... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

www.miamiaesthetic.com

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Thalasemia

The most severe form of alpha thalassemia major causes stillbirth (death of the unborn baby during birth of the late stages of pregnancy). Children born with thalessemia major (Cooley's anemia) are normal at birth, but develop severe anemia during the first year of life. Other symptoms can include: Bone deformities in the face Fatigue Growth failure Liver and spleen swelling Shortness of breath Yellow skin (jaundice) I believe that is a question to the hematologist. If you are slim and... more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Brazilian Butt Lift and thalassemias

Dear Chercher, As you probably know, there is a spectrum of disease with the thalassemias, from asymptomatic carriers to those that do not survive past birth. If you are on the carrier side of the spectrum, then your thalassemia per se would not be an absolute contraindication to Brazilian Butt lift. However, your "slim" body habitus poses a problem. The Brazilian butt lift requires enough fat to be removed to place back into the buttocks. If you don't have the fat, you can't do... more
Kenneth R. Francis, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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