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Lovenox? Injection Site Recommendation?

I'm having a full tuck with MR, lipo on flanks, and augmentation. My plastic surgon does lovenox for 7 days post op. My question is were do you...

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Tummy Tuck Lovenox. Want to Request Blood Thinners. Pre-Op and Post-Op Timing For Blood Thinners?

I have fear of blood clots/PE so I've decided that at my consultation to request blood thinners to help prevent against them. I was wondering what day...

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Safety of Lovenox with Abdominoplasty Procedure?

I am scheduled for abdominoplasty with liposuction. I recently had a friends sister pass away 2 days post op from a PE. I still want to proceed and my...

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My Sister Developed a PE Post-gastric Sleeve. My Caprini Score is 3?

I am hoping to have a TT with lipo of my flanks. My caprini score is 3. The guidelines suggest lovenox 40mg based on my weight. Should I worry? I've...

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Tummy Tuck After Breast Cancer?

I am a very healthy 50 year old breast cancer survivor. I am schelduled for a tummy tuck next month. I had mild lymph edema of my trunk following my...

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Does Using Blood Thinners Like Lovenox Eliminate the Risk of Blood Clots After a Tummy Tuck?

I am looking into getting a tummy tuck and keep reading that the largest risk is blood clots/PE. I saw that several doctors give their patients blood...

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I Am Having a Full TT and BBL, With Lipo in Full Back and Arms?

I am having a full TT and BBL, with Lipo in full back and Arms, on November 8th, I was given Lovenox 40/0.4 ML INJ, I was wondering if I, that I am 24...

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