I have been reading about some cases where people have developed blood clots after surgery. How long after surgery is the safe zone, where if you haven't developed a clot, you won't? Do a lot of people develop non life threatening clots after surgery? I am specifically inquiring about a tummy tuck/ breast lift surgery together.
Answer: DVT prophylaxis after cosmetic surgery Answers to questions such as this are not simple. DVT, or dangerous blood clots in deep veins, are affected by the lenghth and type of surgery performed. Mommy makeovers, as you are interested in, are higher risk for DVT, but there are many things that can prevent this. I recommend take-home SCD’s, a pulse oximeter, and TED hose, as well as Lovenox injections for 5 days followed by a week of aspirin use, early ambulation, and incentive spirometry. This combination of interventions has led to 0% incidence of DVT/PE for over 10 yrs of successful cosmetic surgery in my practice. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: DVT prophylaxis after cosmetic surgery Answers to questions such as this are not simple. DVT, or dangerous blood clots in deep veins, are affected by the lenghth and type of surgery performed. Mommy makeovers, as you are interested in, are higher risk for DVT, but there are many things that can prevent this. I recommend take-home SCD’s, a pulse oximeter, and TED hose, as well as Lovenox injections for 5 days followed by a week of aspirin use, early ambulation, and incentive spirometry. This combination of interventions has led to 0% incidence of DVT/PE for over 10 yrs of successful cosmetic surgery in my practice. Good luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 1 month Great question. This is a bit variable, and usually the risk of clots is highest in the first week or two, but lingers for about a month after surgery. This is particularly when we talk about tummy tucks. All surgeries in theory have risks of blood clots, and tummy tucks, while still quite low a risk, have a slightly higher risk than some of the other surgeries that we do. That's why it's important to be out of bed and ambulating the day of surgery. We use many things intraoperatively to minimize your risk, such as heparin injections and pneumatic compression boots, which help keep your circulation going and minimize risk of clots.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: 1 month Great question. This is a bit variable, and usually the risk of clots is highest in the first week or two, but lingers for about a month after surgery. This is particularly when we talk about tummy tucks. All surgeries in theory have risks of blood clots, and tummy tucks, while still quite low a risk, have a slightly higher risk than some of the other surgeries that we do. That's why it's important to be out of bed and ambulating the day of surgery. We use many things intraoperatively to minimize your risk, such as heparin injections and pneumatic compression boots, which help keep your circulation going and minimize risk of clots.
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Answer: Blood clots following mommy makeover The majority of clots form during surgery and present within the first few days following surgery. Mobility, or early ambulation is advantageous towards the prevention of clots.As soon as possible following your tummy tuck, begin ambulating to the bathroom and taking steps around in the house.Blood clot incidence is greatly reduced if sequential compression devices are placed on patients during surgery. All patients in my practice have these devices placed before each surgery. They simulate walking during the procedure by compressing the lower foot and leg. This increases blood flow back to the heart and prevents clots following surgery.
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Answer: Blood clots following mommy makeover The majority of clots form during surgery and present within the first few days following surgery. Mobility, or early ambulation is advantageous towards the prevention of clots.As soon as possible following your tummy tuck, begin ambulating to the bathroom and taking steps around in the house.Blood clot incidence is greatly reduced if sequential compression devices are placed on patients during surgery. All patients in my practice have these devices placed before each surgery. They simulate walking during the procedure by compressing the lower foot and leg. This increases blood flow back to the heart and prevents clots following surgery.
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Answer: How long is the safe zone for blood clot formation after surgery? The safe answer to this question is one month. The great majority of blood clots normally present within the first week of surgery. The incidence tapers over the next several weeks. This type of surgery is safe if it is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, in properly selected patient's in an accredited surgical facility. Many surgeons employ a risk assessment protocol for the development of blood clots and pulmonary embolism in each patient. If you score high enough in the risk assessment you may be placed on some type of blood thinner after surgery. Many surgeons employ sequential compression stockings during surgery to help your blood to continue to move thus helping prevent the formation of a blood clot during the operation. It is very important that you ambulate regularly after the procedure to help further prevent this problem. Good luck
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Answer: How long is the safe zone for blood clot formation after surgery? The safe answer to this question is one month. The great majority of blood clots normally present within the first week of surgery. The incidence tapers over the next several weeks. This type of surgery is safe if it is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon Board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, in properly selected patient's in an accredited surgical facility. Many surgeons employ a risk assessment protocol for the development of blood clots and pulmonary embolism in each patient. If you score high enough in the risk assessment you may be placed on some type of blood thinner after surgery. Many surgeons employ sequential compression stockings during surgery to help your blood to continue to move thus helping prevent the formation of a blood clot during the operation. It is very important that you ambulate regularly after the procedure to help further prevent this problem. Good luck
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