I am 33 and 4 years in remission of breast cancer. I struggle with fatigue and getting proper exercise. I have removed 7 lymph nodes under my right arm and deal with chronic inflammation. I I I strongly desire a body that makes me look and feel good in a bikini . I never had any children but my tummy says different. I am terrified of more scarring and any complications but want to do surgery that actually makes me look and feel good about myself. Please help.
Answer: Are you a candidate for liposuction or a tummy tuck? Thank you for your question regarding a tummy tuck after breast cancer. Before any plastic surgery is contemplated, it will be important for you to consult with your internist regarding the safety of you undergoing an elective tummy tuck. If you are medically cleared for this procedure, I believe you can proceed. Generally, in the hands of an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, the risks of a tummy tuck are low. Certain precautions need to be taken like compression garments, sequential compression devices on your calves to minimize blood clots, blood thinner injections, antibiotics, etc. Your plastic surgeon will discuss these necessary precautions. in regards to the scarring and feeling better about your body, those are questions that only you can answer for yourself. There’s no tummy tuck that can be performed without a scar so you need to understand that to achieve a better body, a scar will be necessary. If you accept the fact that there will be a scar to make a better body and you are realistic about the expectations of a tummy tuck, I would certainly suggest that you proceed. When looking for a plastic surgeon, please seek an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who has done hundreds of
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Answer: Are you a candidate for liposuction or a tummy tuck? Thank you for your question regarding a tummy tuck after breast cancer. Before any plastic surgery is contemplated, it will be important for you to consult with your internist regarding the safety of you undergoing an elective tummy tuck. If you are medically cleared for this procedure, I believe you can proceed. Generally, in the hands of an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, the risks of a tummy tuck are low. Certain precautions need to be taken like compression garments, sequential compression devices on your calves to minimize blood clots, blood thinner injections, antibiotics, etc. Your plastic surgeon will discuss these necessary precautions. in regards to the scarring and feeling better about your body, those are questions that only you can answer for yourself. There’s no tummy tuck that can be performed without a scar so you need to understand that to achieve a better body, a scar will be necessary. If you accept the fact that there will be a scar to make a better body and you are realistic about the expectations of a tummy tuck, I would certainly suggest that you proceed. When looking for a plastic surgeon, please seek an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who has done hundreds of
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April 17, 2022
Answer: Meeting with a PS can help you understand option Hi Forceful2775,
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April 17, 2022
Answer: Meeting with a PS can help you understand option Hi Forceful2775,
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April 8, 2022
Answer: Am I a candidate for lipo or tummy tuck? I agree with you that surgery to treat the appearance of the tummy can make you feel better about yourself. Having had cancer in the past, even with ongoing challenges related to that does not mean you can't have more surgery.
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April 8, 2022
Answer: Am I a candidate for lipo or tummy tuck? I agree with you that surgery to treat the appearance of the tummy can make you feel better about yourself. Having had cancer in the past, even with ongoing challenges related to that does not mean you can't have more surgery.
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April 1, 2022
Answer: Body contouring after cancer Thank you for your question and congratulations on 4 years of remission from breast cancer. Your previous history would not preclude you from having your stomach and body assessed. I cannot comment on specific options for you without pictures but I strongly advise you to see a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in body contouring for a full evaluation and discussion of options. There is help out there for you; don't be afraid!
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April 1, 2022
Answer: Body contouring after cancer Thank you for your question and congratulations on 4 years of remission from breast cancer. Your previous history would not preclude you from having your stomach and body assessed. I cannot comment on specific options for you without pictures but I strongly advise you to see a board-certified plastic surgeon experienced in body contouring for a full evaluation and discussion of options. There is help out there for you; don't be afraid!
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April 1, 2022
Answer: Liposuction or tummy tuck Dear Forceful2775,
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April 1, 2022
Answer: Liposuction or tummy tuck Dear Forceful2775,
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