I just got diagnosed with scleroderma/ crest syndrome, should I not have have my tummy tuck and breast aug surgery?

Hello. Great question. Congratulations on your procedure. You are still very early in your recovery process. There is still swelling present and your incisions have yet to be healed. It can take up to six months for all the swelling to go down. Keep following your surgeon's instructions.

Excellent question! Varicose veins themselves don’t necessarily increase your risk of blood clots during a surgery like a mommy makeover.  With that said, we always take the proper steps to help minimize your risk including SCDs during surgery: recovery compression stockings. Frequent w...

It may be possible for you to have all the procedures done at the same time, however you should be seen by a board certified plastic surgeon to determine if you are a candidate. A mommy makeover is a broad term that may include a lot of surgery or not, it will also depend on the skill of your...

Hello and thank you for your question. At your current weight, you are within the healthy parameters needed to safely undergo a mommy makeover procedure. However, if you believe you can successfully lose weight and maintain the weight loss before your surgery, then you should absolutely do so....

Hi & thanks for your question! Contact your surgeon to let him or her about the rash. Taking Benadryl should be fine. Best wishes!

Hello, and thank you for your question. Your lupus should not interfere with your ability to use fat grafting for a breast augmentation. However, your lupus may inhibit your ability to undergo surgical procedures, even minimally invasive ones like liposuction. Immunocompromised individuals are...