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I would just be sure to mention to your doctor that you were taking the pain medication. Each physician decides which blood tests to order before a surgical procedure, so I'm not sure exactly which tests would be done in your case. The tests ordered could also be influenced by your medical history and general health. If only the most basic of tests was ordered, then the pain medication most likely would not affect the results.
The Narcotic painkillers will not affect any blood test other than the actual narcotic levels that are circulating in the blood stream at the time of the testing.
The most reasonable starting point would be the use of fillers to improve symmetry in a person of your age. People tend to not only have asymmetry side to side, but one side of the face tends to be wider. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
In most patients, fullness in the upper cheeks can definitely help create a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers such as Juvederm can be used to add volume to the cheeks and create the illusion of having higher cheekbones. Hope this answers your question.
Malar Bags, which may appear as "cheek dents," generally manifest toward the outside, upper portion of the cheek area. Multiple factors may contribute to their development, among them the natural volume deflation and sagging that comes with aging and drainage problems in the small lymphatic...
Underdeveloped cheekbones are also referred as “low cheekbones.” The effect of this is that the face doesn’t look sharp and chiseled. This doesn’t necessarily undermine a person’s attractiveness. Some celebrity examples might include: Renee Zellweger, David Schwimmer and Nas. ...
Regaining weight for the sole purpose of getting your cheeks back may not be the healthiest choice. Your skin has a certain level of elasticity which can be affected by many factors. If it is loose skin that is the issue, it could be only a matter of time before things firm themselves up. Or it...
When asking facial plastic surgeons a question, a picture can be very helpful in answering the question. To create cheek in a young thin face your options are: 1) Cheek implants- Pro- Good if you have weak bone structure. Permanent solution Con- It...
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