I have a small lipoma on my lower back. Will this be an issue for my upcoming 360 Lipo/BBL surgery?

Hello and thank you for the question. There are a lot of factors involved when we are determining whether a someone is a candidate for a procedure. Being at your ideal/goal weight is very important. I would encourage you to go to a consultation with a plastic surgeon in order to discuss...

Dear doll11, you will need to get a clearance prior to your surgery. Generally speaking, as long as your surgeon stays above the muscle, the risk of pulmonary embolism is low. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a...

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...

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,...