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Trace ketones in the urine can be a result of dehydration (did you vigorously exercise prior to providing the urine sample), starvation (were you on a ketone diet) or early diabetes (ask the doctor who ordered the urine test to order an HbA1C. Probably no need to worry, but ask your board certified plastic surgeon.
Dear bpgardn,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. You should be healthy prior to any elective procedure so you might need to get a clearance from your doctor. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
I suggest you review your lab test results with the Doctor Who ordered them or the surgeon who is going to do your BBL.Best,Mats Hagstrom MD
Dear Cocopuffz504, if you have free silicone in your buttocks, then it should be removed prior to BBL surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations...
Dear Cool584418, every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. You should be healthy prior to any elective procedure. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic...
Dear doll11, every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. You should be healthy prior to any elective procedure so you might need to get a clearance from your doctor. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett,...
If you prefer staging the procedures, I recommend the liposuction and BBL first, followed by the TT three to six months later so that the result will be as tight as possible. Consult via email or Skype with a board certified plastic surgeon who is an expert in both procedures.
Dear Gregarious96068, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, you will need to get a clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough...
If you prefer staging the procedures, I may recommend the liposuction and BBL first, followed by the tummy tuck three to six months later so that the result will be as tight as possible.
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