Looking to get a tummy tuck or liposuction and was wondering if I'm able to..I am hiv positive my viral load is undetectable and my cd 4 is 100..I am a carrier or mrsa and have had a feeding tube in my stomach
April 24, 2015
Answer: No problem! There is no reason you could not have a tummy tuck.All the best!Dr. Robert Shenker MD FRCSC
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April 24, 2015
Answer: No problem! There is no reason you could not have a tummy tuck.All the best!Dr. Robert Shenker MD FRCSC
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April 24, 2015
Answer: HIV positive tummy tuck and liposuction It sounds like you are on the right track regarding lab values. Plastic surgeons do lots of surgery on patients with HIV, especially given the fat distribution changes that can occur after being on retroviral therapy for a period of time. Most surgeons require a recent viral load, CD4 count, and a clearance note from your infectious disease doctor. There are no other special precautions with regard to HIV as healthcare workers use standard universal precautions for all patients. The case being elective is of no consequence. Regarding MRSA carrier status, there are certain treatments that can be done to minimize this risk, including Hibiclens scrubs and intranasal Bactroban. Your preoperative antibiotics may also need to be changed accordingly. Regarding the feeding tube history, it is not unusual for patients to have had a history of intra-abdominal procedures. It does not greatly increase your risk of complications. Go sit down with a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ask him/her all your questions. Bringing recent lab results to the appointment will be useful. Hope that helps! CDK
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April 24, 2015
Answer: HIV positive tummy tuck and liposuction It sounds like you are on the right track regarding lab values. Plastic surgeons do lots of surgery on patients with HIV, especially given the fat distribution changes that can occur after being on retroviral therapy for a period of time. Most surgeons require a recent viral load, CD4 count, and a clearance note from your infectious disease doctor. There are no other special precautions with regard to HIV as healthcare workers use standard universal precautions for all patients. The case being elective is of no consequence. Regarding MRSA carrier status, there are certain treatments that can be done to minimize this risk, including Hibiclens scrubs and intranasal Bactroban. Your preoperative antibiotics may also need to be changed accordingly. Regarding the feeding tube history, it is not unusual for patients to have had a history of intra-abdominal procedures. It does not greatly increase your risk of complications. Go sit down with a surgeon board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ask him/her all your questions. Bringing recent lab results to the appointment will be useful. Hope that helps! CDK
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