Diagnosed with Non Active Lupus Looking to Get Cosmetic Procedures Done?

I've recently been diagnosed with non active mild lupus and will be starting treatments but prior to this finding I was in the process of getting a tummy tuck and fat grafting.i spoke to my rheumatologist and he said I can proceed with my procedures but i was wondering is there another safe way off a.tummy fuck and is fat grafting safe for me??

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Tummy Tuck and Lupus?

Based on your description, it is very likely that you can undergo the procedure's planned without difficulty. However, you are doing the right things by consulting with your rheumatologists who knows your situation best. He/she can “optimize” the treatment of the rheumatologic condition and make recommendations regarding the use of medications etc. around the time of surgery. Of course, it will be important to select your plastic surgeon carefully and make sure that you... more

Non Active Lupus Looking to Get Cosmetic Procedures Done

Some of the treatments for lupus may interfere with wound healing, so continuing to discuss with your rheumatologist as you progress through this process is essential. Most procedures can be done safely if you are not requiring prednisone or other medications which are problematic. Whether a tummy tuck and fat grafting are indicated is best answered during a consultation with a plastic surgeon. There may be an occasional patient asking about a tummy tuck who can have a... more

Lupus and cosmetic surgery

Ouch, spellcheck got you in the last sentence. I am assuming that the question is what other procedures can be done besides tummy tuck that are less invasive? The best process is to go over with your ps your concerns. With the lupus being nonactive and with the clearance from the rheumatologist, I would still want to know what needed to be done for you in terms of anticoagulation. At the end of the day, less invasive tends to lead to less impressive results but all of... more

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young mom3 30 Oct 2012

Thank you for your replies but let me give you a lil more detail ..I had seen my rheumy in the beginning of the year when I had a positive a.n.a but none of the tests could pin point where the positive was coming from (mind you he did EXTENSIVE bloodwork and beyond)so my Dr. assumed that it was a false positive and maybe it was the thyroid problem that showed in the bloodwork(got diagnosed at the same time) he suggested I see him back in 6 months to retest at my 6 mo.appt we discussed the procedures I had desired and if it was ok if everything came back fine when retested he thought it was best to wait for the results and if everything came back ok he would give me the go ahead.. well got the results and it was determined I had a very low mild non active lupus and he stated he wanted to discuss treatment options on our next visit he assured me over the phone that it was not a serious matter at the moment but can be if not taken care of and he wanted to tackle this so I can get back on track.He also stated that I can go ahead with my procedures as my Dr. from his perspective.He was just worried about my anticoagulants so im assuming that came back fine if he gave me permission to proceed.I wanted to get lipo,fat grafting to my buttocks and tummy tuck the Dr. I have chosen is out of state so I will be traveling ..is this safe for me..??Also Im not a smoker dont do any drugs and do not consume alcohol not on occasion as well im a healthy eater so im hoping this makes my case a lil better..I hope im a good candidate ive waited for this for a very long time ...if I cant proceed with the tummy tuck would the laser skin tightening procedure work on my belly??could they proceed with lipo on my belly and than do the laser so I can use the fat from there??

young mom3 25 Oct 2012

I apologize for the misspelling IM So SORRY..autocorrect on the phone is so unpredictable!Please accept my apology for anyone who is offended by this..But I meant tummy TUCK...and I cant delete this post and repost..... ;(

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