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I suffer from migraines, if i have one on the day of surgery is it safe to go under?

April 17, 2013
Asked By:Buying me a body in Brooklyn NY

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Answer: Migraine Headaches and Proceeding with Tummy Tuck Surgery?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2013

Answer: Usually it is safe to proceed

Lane Smith, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2013

Answer: Usually it is safe to proceed

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April 19, 2013

Answer: Migraines are not a contraindication to surgery.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2013

Answer: Migraines are not a contraindication to surgery.

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Answer: Migraine and surgery

Adrian Knox, MBBS, FRACS
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Answer: I suffer from migraines, if i have one on the day of surgery is it safe to go under?

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April 18, 2013

Answer: I suffer from migraines, if i have one on the day of surgery is it safe to go under?

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