50yrs old. 5'7 and 211 lbs. My gp has cleared me for surgery but wont put a order in for the required stress test. She said i dont need it...but she read the paperwork from the surgery center stating tht i have to have it or my cosmetic surgey will be cancelled...what can i do
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Depending how far you are from surgery you may find improvement by giving the tissues more time to heal. Lymphatic massages and compression can help control swelling and support healing tissues. If you are six months or more from surgery you may consider a tummy tuck to remove excess fat and...
Hi Exciting721726,
Factor VIII activity plays an essential role in blood clotting, and elevated levels can influence the risk of thrombosis or blood clot formation.
If your factor VIII activity level is 159, it's indeed higher than the standard range you mentioned. Elevated factor VIII levels...
Hello Kind587963,
I'm truly sorry to hear about your experience with PAH (Paradoxical Adipose Hyperplasia) after Coolsculpting. PAH is a rare, but known side effect where treated areas have an unexpected increase in fat cells instead of the intended reduction.
Tumescent liposuction combined...