What are the chances of developing a fat embolus or PE? I am having a tummy tuck, BBL and lipo.

November 25, 2017
Asked By:Mizcurvas

I’m 29 y/o, healthy, no co-morbidities. Will be flying out of state to have the procedure done.

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November 6, 2018

Answer: Risk of fat embolus or PE

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Pey-Yi Kevin Lin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 6, 2018

Answer: Risk of fat embolus or PE

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Pey-Yi Kevin Lin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2017

Answer: Embolism Risks with Multiple Procedures

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Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2017

Answer: Embolism Risks with Multiple Procedures

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Robert M. Tornambe, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2017

Answer: Risk of PE

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2017

Answer: Risk of PE

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Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 26, 2017

Answer: DVT and PE

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 26, 2017

Answer: DVT and PE

Matthew H. Steele, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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November 27, 2017

Answer: There is always this risk

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Answer: There is always this risk

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