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I personally would have no problem with you taking the medications listed. This decision however rests in the hands of your surgeon and anesthesiologist.
I am not sure why you'd need epidural anesthesia, regardless, there is no reason you cant take antihistamines. But I suggest speaking to your physician. Best, Dr. Emer.
Despite having an epidural, you will still need to be NPO (nothing per oral) for several hours before this procedure. However, if you are referring to the days and many hours before the operation is scheduled, then I am not aware of any restrictions for such medication. I think that would be fine.
Typically you will want to check with your PS and the Anesthesia provider regarding this. I typically inform my patients that Zyrtec, Allegra, or Benadryl are ok. But not to eat or drink anything 8 hours prior to your scheduled procedure. Thank you for your question.
Thanks for using RealSelf. You need to ask your chosen surgeon their opinions. Ours do not matter in anyway. We are NOT operating upon you.....
I don't think there would be an absolute contraindication but this is a strange combination of procedures to do. It would have to be done with the consent of both the general and plastic surgeon.
The pictures aren't very revealing but in general liposuction four months after delivery should be okay. After pregnancy however abdominal prominence may be more than just excess fat of the abdominal wall.
If you weren't able to take the required amount of time off and had to get back to work earlier than advised, then this isn't unusual. Your recovery has been compromised and swelling will last longer than usual. You should be wearing your compression garment for the time your surgeon told you,...
Indentations, lumps, and irregularities can happen with liposuction but are not common. I suggest seeing your physician for follow up care. It maybe that ultrasound, radiofrequency or massage can help at this point. If this doesn't resolve, you may need additional revision...
I am sorry that you are disappointed in your result. It is very difficult to know how to advise you with the given information. I am interested if your doctor measured the amount of removed fat or total about of liposuction aspirate. Those are two very different numbers. How long are you...
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