Hello: I have a question about surgery timing. I am having a tummy tuck and breast augmentation next week. However, I also need an ACL reconstruction, will go with hamstring instead of patellar since the scar will be smaller and I am no longer going to be playing sports that could increase the risk of ligament failure. How soon do doctors recommend having another surgery? I am taking time off from work (vacation accumulation) to get all this done since my knee is no longer stable.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: ACL reconstruction after tummy tuck and breast augmentation?
The specific decision is determined by your own set of circumstances. If your diabetes is under control in your otherwise medically stable than elective cosmetic surgery is definitely a possibility.
Smoking brings a significant risk of cancer, stroke, heat attack, etc. From a Plastic Surgery standpoint it is a vasoconstrictor. Wound healing is all about getting oxygen and needed entities to the wound. It is well known that patient who smoke have a tremendous increase in their rate of...
Hello! Thank you for the question! It is common for scars to fully mature for up to a year. In the meantime, there are a few things that may help to ameliorate your incision/scar. The most proven (as well as cheapest) modality is simple scar massage. Applying pressure and massaging the...
