I will like to have a tummy tuck done, but on some of the sites, doctors say they do not do procedures on patients with lupus, I don’t have lupus, just unknown antibodies in my blood with no reason behind it.
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Hi darling, thank you for your question.This should be revised by an in person consultation with your PS, because it is hard to give you a proper evaluation without first seeing you in person. Hope this helps!Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Thanks for your question! In my experience of doing thousands of body contouring surgeries, I’d recommend coordinating this with your plastic surgeon and a good internist. See if they’ll clear you for surgery; I’m sure they’ll run a panel of blood tests. Best of luck to you!
You did the right thing by visiting your cardiologist to get medically cleared for surgery. However the final decision will be up to your surgeon and anesthesiologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the tummy tuck taking your entire medical history and physical exam into...
