Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Sachin Chitte, MD, FRCSC, is a board-certified Plastic Surgeon with over 15 years of experience and is known for excellence in Breast Enhancement Surgery such as augmentation and lifting, as well as Male Breast (Gynecomastia) Reduction. His specialties als
Asked By: anon60080
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Thanks for your question.Blepharoplasty is an excellent procedure for decreasing the amount of excess skin and and puffiness in the upper lid. The scars also heal quite well and are frequently difficult to see. After a complete examination, you plastic surgeon can tell you for sure, but removal of just the right amount of skin can produce very pleasing results.Best wishes!Regards,
Asked By: Teehuynh
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Thanks for your question and photographs.It's not unusual to have a small opening after drains are removed, especially for a few days afterward.You do not appear to have an infection and as you have indicated, there is no drainage. As long as you are feeling well, I think you can keep an eye on it as it should close over the next few days. If it is still open after a few days, it would be best to go back and see your Plastic Surgeon.Best of luck with your recovery!Regards,
Asked By: 133ss
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Thank you for your question.You appear to have a small split in your incision on the R thigh. There also appears to be a slightly increased amount of redness around your incisions, possibly representing an infection.Due to the area of the surgery, wound healing complications are not uncommon, however, having intense pain 2 weeks post surgery is unusual. I strongly suggest you see your Plastic Surgeon as soon as you can for further care.I wish you the best of luck in your recovery.Regards,
Asked By: adlane
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Thank you for your question.The answer to you question is tricky. There are a lot of factors which are at play.If the revision is small, it might not be a problem, especially if the revisions can be done under local anesthesia. If the revisions are large and require a large amount of surgery under general anesthesia, it might not be safe. General anesthesia, itself, is a risk for clotting.It would be best to consult with your plastic surgeon so that (s)he could analyze your full medical history and discuss with you risks of surgery either on Xarelto, or on heparin bridging.I hope this helps. Best of luck!Regards,
Asked By: Brand new kinda me
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Thanks for your question.It is definitely not recommended to fly so soon after major surgery. This combination of procedures requires a lot of anesthesia time and surgical dissection and there are significant risks associated with it. These risks include, but are not limited to, deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism as well as hematoma, or blood clot formation, in the TT area.Normally, I advise my patients not to fly for at least 2 weeks after surgery.I hope this helps. Best of luck.Regards,
Asked By: libra1
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Thanks for your question. The general answer is that these sutures generally do not come loose or break. Whether very slowly absorbable sutures are used or permanent sutures are used depends on your surgeon but even if absorbable ones are used, by the time they dissolve, the body has stabilized the repair and the sutures no longer are required to be present and nothing should change.The sutures used are very strong the likelihood of breaking is quite low.Best of luck!Regards,
Asked By: lexinieves
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Thank you for your question.Liposuction for the upper arms can be very successful in the right cases. Without pictures, it is difficult to comment, but in general, results can be quite good.It is best to be seen by a board certified Plastic Surgeon to discuss your specific case. It's important to distinguish between excess fat and excess skin in the upper arm. If you have excess skin, liposuction alone may not give you the result you seek. In these situations, you may require a brachioplasty, or arm lift.In the cases of very small amounts of fat excess, less invasive options such as CoolSculpting may be an option.A visit to a plastic surgeon will likely give you some good options.Best wishes!Regards,
Asked By: Teehuynh
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A small amount of blood around the incision happens frequently. Without seeing the rest of the breast, it is difficult to comment specifically, but if you are feeling well otherwise, likely, the small amount of blood is within normal expectations.If you have any concerns or if you don't feel well, you should see your surgeon for a check up.Best wishes in your recovery.Regards,
Asked By: Teehuynh
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in the first few days after surgery, antibiotic ointments can be helpful, but generally, after sutures are removed and the wound is closed, scar creams, such as those containing silicone, are more likely to help improve your scar. Since each surgeon has their own protocol, it's best to check with your surgeon.Regards,
Asked By: jmdprime
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Unfortunately, gauge holes in the earlobe don't heal on their own. With time, they may decrease a small amount in size, but don't close. Closure of these holes can be done quite well under local anesthetic in a 20 minute procedure. I would suggest discussing the procedure with a board certified plastic surgeon near you.Best of luck!Regards,
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