Can I continue to take contrave prior to a surgery?

Hello, thank you for your question.Yes you can but a physical examination is required, The buttocks of each person heal differently so it is very difficult to predict how your buttocks will look after removing the implants. Many times after implant removal, the buttocks look deflated. However,...

Dear shanna536, generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a tummy tuck, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon....

Hello m.cokex, as long as you are otherwise a good candidate (ie, no other medical problems, acceptable height/weight, etc), and you don't have an acute flair of your crohn's, you should be ok to have a BBL. However, you would want your plastic surgeon to be in communication with your GI doc...

Hi there, thank you for your question. you should not compress on your buttocks after the surgery. That's why, you can only sleep on your stomach or sides for 1 month.

I have not found cell saver to be necessary or useful in a BBL. The surgery can be shortened or the number of procedures reduced. Patients whose hemoglobin falls between 11.0 and 11.9 may qualify for the use of the cell saver. The machine collects any blood lost, filters it, and inserts it back...

​Thank you for your question. It is hard to provided with a valid medical opinion without photos. I would suggest to be treated by board certificated plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, to get the best desired results. Kind Regards, Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-