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Blood sugar is affected by fasting as well as other items, and you should call the office to make sure. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
This question is best asked of your surgeon, who knows what was ordered. I cannot imagine a preop screening lab test that would require fasting levels. All the best.
Usually you only need to fast for cholesterol checks, but even that has changed. Call the lab where you are getting the blood work done just to be sure.
The answer to your question will depend on exactly what type of blood work was ordered. What type of blood work was ordered (if any) will depend on your medical history and the specific plastic surgeon's preferences. Best to check with the laboratory where the blood will be drawn. Best wishes.
Without a photo, it is not possible to answer this. Even with a photo, chances are an internet advisor would pass on answering this and suggest that the question be directed to your surgeon. I would refrain from heavy exercise for a couple more weeks. All the best.
During breast augmentation revision surgery pocket modification may be required if the implant has descended too far inferiorly, the original pocket was created too large, or if the implant is being down-sized. These types of modifications are usually done with sutures to raise the level of...
Breast implant valves are typically placed on top so that it is easy to confirm closure. Having said that, I am not sure that it made that much difference in your deflation. Discuss this matter further with your surgeon
Good day! Generally after explantation, the shape and size of the breast will be unpredictable. The breast will be smaller and possibly sag more. Still, it varies between patients depending on their age, duration of the implant, or previous state of their breasts. Patients who already have pto...
Without capsulectomy, the pocket will persist to a certain extent allowing for collection of fluid. This does not occur in all cases. In my experience it is more rare. Most surgeons will close down the capsule to a certain extent (partial capsulectomy and quilting sutures) and encourage...
Always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best and is ultimately responsible for your care. Having said that, most patients find that the recovery after removal of breast implants is relatively painless and that they are able to resume...
