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Dear kwetmore18,you will most likely need a clearance from your doctor in order to be a candidate for a surgery. If you are still considering a surgery, I suggest you to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Your PS will require medical clearance from the rheumatologist or other specialist who is treating your scleroderma/CREST syndrome and want to know the severity of your condition and the medications you are taking.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Hello dear!!Thanks for the question and provided information as well. Please talk to your rheumatologist to see if you are clear for plastic surgery and then I suggest you to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your goals.Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)
This is a situation you will want to discuss with both your rheumatologist and your plastic surgeon. You will likely need medical clearance before proceeding with surgery. Remember that safety is always the number one priority, so it is important to look at the severity of your condition among other considerations.
This is a question your Rheumatologist will have to answer. Start by asking that doctor if the surgery is OK for you and then have him send a note to the plastic surgeon with his thoughts.
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation is normal. If you have any concerns, please follow up close with...
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...
Hello dear!! Thanks for the question and provided information as well. It is safe to combine these procedures, if your health and lab tests results allows it. I suggest to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, to discuss the best options for your goals. Good luck :)