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Certain types of birth control pills can increase your risk of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolus. I generally have my patient's stop birth control that has estrogen or progesterone ahead of time. I would discuss with your plastic surgeon. Take Care,Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery and thank you for sharing your question. Final results can take 6-12 months for all the swelling to subside. At our office here at CARE we actually see all of our surgery patients the very next day after surgery and then again at two weeks and beyond. We enjoy staying closely connected to our patients and enjoy giving the extra attention and service. Your concerns are important to discuss directly with your board certified plastic surgeon. He or she will appreciate the open communication and will want to help you. I hope this is helpful and wish you all the very best. Sincerely, Brian S. Coan, MD, FACS
It is unlikely that the Plan B pill would have any significant negative implication 11 days before your surgery.Your surgeon or the surgery center it will most likely do a pregnancy test on the day of surgery.Always share your medical history with your doctor.Best,Mats Hagstrom, MD
Dear Steph.Steph, every surgeon has his own postoperative protocol. I wouldn't recommend you to massage your buttock. It is the best that you consult with your plastic surgeon regarding massages. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society...
Dear zara2095, sitting for less than 30 minutes shouldn't cause any damage to fat graft. However, prolonged pressure can cause damage. You can expect the fat tissue to shrink for the next 3 months. Also, in the early stages of recovery there is significant swelling so you can expect...
Take great care when price shopping a Brazilian Butt Lift procedure. There are many components to the procedure and a reduced price often means reduced results or, even worse, medically dangerous procedures. Be sure to consult with board certified plastic surgeons who have extensive experience...
This question of weight gain as it relates to BBL is fast becoming one of the most commonly posted questions in the RealSelf community. While it is true BBL is a weight sensitive procedure (in the sense that you need fat to achieve your result), it is never a good idea to pursue short term ...
Thank you for your question. It is highly recommended to not smoke before and after surgery to avoid complications. One cigarette might not do any harm but if you continue to smoke you will be more likely to form blood cloths in your veins, increase your risk of infection among other things....
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