What Chemical Substances Are Used for a Mommy Makeover?

I am especially concerned about my hair since it is very fragile and has a tendency to fall out.

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Mommy makeover

A mommy makeover, which involves a cosmetic breast and abdominal procedure requires general anesthesia. Patients can experience temporary hair loss from general anesthesia or the stress of surgery. I have not seen this with patients however I do know that it can occur. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist if you have specific concerns about the anesthesia and medications used and hair loss. Best wishes, Dr.Bruno

Hair loss and mommy makeover

Hello, The classic description of a mommy makeover procedure is a combination of tummy tuck and cosmetic breast procedure. There are no specific connections between the surgical part of a mommy makeover and an affect on you hair. Hair loss following a procedure not related to your scalp would have to be a result of some type of stress. I have not seen or heard of hair loss or hair issues following any of my mommy makeover patients which have been performed unders... more

Balding after Mommy Makeover

When you say chemical substances are you talking about the anesthesia? I would think any hair loss would be due to stress and hormonal changes and not anesthesia. If your hair is fragile and prone to falling out then you would likely lose hair with many different types of stressors and a mommy makeover would be considered one. You should make sure that you are eating well and getting a balanced diet. You might consider taking some vitamins and fish oil to help prior to... more

Hair loss with mommy makeover surgery?

Hair loss can occur without surgery or anesthesia, as you indicate. There are many causes, not all of them predictable or treatable. Any stress, including surgery (or even anesthesia without surgery), can cause hair loss in rare cases. Medications, anesthetic gases, antibiotics, or other routine parts of surgery (elective or otherwise) can also rarely cause hair loss. The problem is determining cause and effect. You already know your hair is "fragile and has a tendency to fall... more

Mommy makeover anesthesia

The "chemical substances" used by anesthesiologists and surgeons will very depending on the different practices of the physicians and the needs of the individual patients. For specific answers you will need to address the question with the surgeon and anesthesiologist involved with your care. Also keep in mind that there may be other reasons (such as stress around the time of surgery) the may be involved with loss of hair. Best wishes.