I have a autoimmune diseases and I'm curious if anesthesia will hurt me
Answer: Autoimmune disease & cosmetic surgery You will need to first get clearance from whomever is handling your autoimmune disease. Then, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options.
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Answer: Autoimmune disease & cosmetic surgery You will need to first get clearance from whomever is handling your autoimmune disease. Then, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options.
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December 21, 2015
Answer: CIPD and Surgery Thank you for your question.You may be able to have the surgery, but the doctor managing your condition (likely your rheumatologist or neurologist) should be the one to give clearance, and provide recommendations regarding anesthesia, and your medications around the time of surgery (some of your medications may cause wound healing issues). As long as all of your doctors are in agreement with the plan, then you may be able to undergo the surgery. Best of luck!
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December 21, 2015
Answer: CIPD and Surgery Thank you for your question.You may be able to have the surgery, but the doctor managing your condition (likely your rheumatologist or neurologist) should be the one to give clearance, and provide recommendations regarding anesthesia, and your medications around the time of surgery (some of your medications may cause wound healing issues). As long as all of your doctors are in agreement with the plan, then you may be able to undergo the surgery. Best of luck!
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December 17, 2015
Answer: CIDP - can I still have a mommy makeover? You will find that the physicians who know you best (for example rheumatologist) will be your best resource when it comes to providing you with good advice. Otherwise, the advice you receive online will be too general to be of real value to you. Best wishes.
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December 17, 2015
Answer: CIDP - can I still have a mommy makeover? You will find that the physicians who know you best (for example rheumatologist) will be your best resource when it comes to providing you with good advice. Otherwise, the advice you receive online will be too general to be of real value to you. Best wishes.
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Autoimmune disease and safety with anesthesia Hello Stephanie,With CIDP there are very few anesthesia guidelines that are published in scholarly literature articles in the field. While there may be some safer alternatives and types of anesthesia, many can cause exacerbations that can lead to serious complications or even death. A mommy makeover procedure is purely elective and no elective surgery should ever put you at such risk. However, if you have a mild symptoms and are on minimal medications you may still have some options. I would first talk with the doctors who manages you CIDP to see their recommendations for undergoing an elective surgery. There are types of anesthesia that would allow you to breathe on your own and are of less risk, but again your immunologist would have to agree that the risk is minimal to even consider the procedures.I hope this helps, best of luck!Dr. Rednam
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December 16, 2015
Answer: Autoimmune disease and safety with anesthesia Hello Stephanie,With CIDP there are very few anesthesia guidelines that are published in scholarly literature articles in the field. While there may be some safer alternatives and types of anesthesia, many can cause exacerbations that can lead to serious complications or even death. A mommy makeover procedure is purely elective and no elective surgery should ever put you at such risk. However, if you have a mild symptoms and are on minimal medications you may still have some options. I would first talk with the doctors who manages you CIDP to see their recommendations for undergoing an elective surgery. There are types of anesthesia that would allow you to breathe on your own and are of less risk, but again your immunologist would have to agree that the risk is minimal to even consider the procedures.I hope this helps, best of luck!Dr. Rednam
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December 20, 2015
Answer: Can I still have a mommy makeover? Hi, Stephaniecrowned1Your safety and cosmetic outcome should be paramount in your plastic surgeon's surgical and peri-operative planning. Please see your rheumatologist to get the clearance and the recommendation regarding general anesthesia. As long as you are healthy and medically optimized, you should be able to undergo mommy makeover safely.Please share your medical history with your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist.Best regards.
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December 20, 2015
Answer: Can I still have a mommy makeover? Hi, Stephaniecrowned1Your safety and cosmetic outcome should be paramount in your plastic surgeon's surgical and peri-operative planning. Please see your rheumatologist to get the clearance and the recommendation regarding general anesthesia. As long as you are healthy and medically optimized, you should be able to undergo mommy makeover safely.Please share your medical history with your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist.Best regards.
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