I want to get a tummy tuck but I have huge varicose veins all over my legs. How can this impact both the actual procedure and recovery period? I'm concerned about blood clots and dying on the operating table. Is a tummy tuck safe or should get the varicose veins removed first?
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Its difficult for me to assess based on the limited pictures.I would recommend following up with your
plastic surgeon so an examination can be performed.Best of luck.
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Hello You do have a small area of necrosis. But you will be all right. Normally those areas get smaller instead of larger, the problem is limited and superficial, so nothing else will happen.Nothing more serious is coming, your life or health is not at jeopardy, if you take good care of it, the...