I have been reading about some cases where people have developed blood clots after surgery. How long after surgery is the safe zone, where if you haven't developed a clot, you won't? Do a lot of people develop non life threatening clots after surgery? I am specifically inquiring about a tummy tuck/ breast lift surgery together.
Answer: DVT prophylaxis after cosmetic surgery Answers to questions such as this are not simple. DVT, or dangerous blood clots in deep veins, are affected by the lenghth and type of surgery performed. Mommy makeovers, as you are interested in, are higher risk for DVT, but there are many things that can prevent this. I recommend take-home SCD’s, a pulse oximeter, and TED hose, as well as Lovenox injections for 5 days followed by a week of aspirin use, early ambulation, and incentive spirometry. This combination of interventions has led to 0% incidence of DVT/PE for over 10 yrs of successful cosmetic surgery in my practice. Good luck!
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Answer: DVT prophylaxis after cosmetic surgery Answers to questions such as this are not simple. DVT, or dangerous blood clots in deep veins, are affected by the lenghth and type of surgery performed. Mommy makeovers, as you are interested in, are higher risk for DVT, but there are many things that can prevent this. I recommend take-home SCD’s, a pulse oximeter, and TED hose, as well as Lovenox injections for 5 days followed by a week of aspirin use, early ambulation, and incentive spirometry. This combination of interventions has led to 0% incidence of DVT/PE for over 10 yrs of successful cosmetic surgery in my practice. Good luck!
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Answer: Blood clot risk The risk of developing blood clots is highest in the first week after surgery. There are many interventions that can be done to minimize the risk. Begin by discussing your medical history with your surgeon prior to surgery. Include all medications that you take as well. During surgery many surgeons use SCD's and compression hose to lower risk. After surgery making sure you get up to walk regularly, perform deep breathing exercises multiple times a day, and following your surgeon's advice will keep your risk as low as possible.
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Answer: Blood clot risk The risk of developing blood clots is highest in the first week after surgery. There are many interventions that can be done to minimize the risk. Begin by discussing your medical history with your surgeon prior to surgery. Include all medications that you take as well. During surgery many surgeons use SCD's and compression hose to lower risk. After surgery making sure you get up to walk regularly, perform deep breathing exercises multiple times a day, and following your surgeon's advice will keep your risk as low as possible.
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August 28, 2014
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August 28, 2014
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August 23, 2014
Answer: Blood clots following mommy makeover The majority of clots form during surgery and present within the first few days following surgery. Mobility, or early ambulation is advantageous towards the prevention of clots.As soon as possible following your tummy tuck, begin ambulating to the bathroom and taking steps around in the house.Blood clot incidence is greatly reduced if sequential compression devices are placed on patients during surgery. All patients in my practice have these devices placed before each surgery. They simulate walking during the procedure by compressing the lower foot and leg. This increases blood flow back to the heart and prevents clots following surgery.
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August 23, 2014
Answer: Blood clots following mommy makeover The majority of clots form during surgery and present within the first few days following surgery. Mobility, or early ambulation is advantageous towards the prevention of clots.As soon as possible following your tummy tuck, begin ambulating to the bathroom and taking steps around in the house.Blood clot incidence is greatly reduced if sequential compression devices are placed on patients during surgery. All patients in my practice have these devices placed before each surgery. They simulate walking during the procedure by compressing the lower foot and leg. This increases blood flow back to the heart and prevents clots following surgery.
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August 23, 2014
Answer: How long after surgery is the safe zone for blood clots? The vast majority of thromboembolic complications occur within the first few days after surgery. It would be very unusual (but still possible) to see deep venous thrombosis present after 2 weeks. Best wishes.
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August 23, 2014
Answer: How long after surgery is the safe zone for blood clots? The vast majority of thromboembolic complications occur within the first few days after surgery. It would be very unusual (but still possible) to see deep venous thrombosis present after 2 weeks. Best wishes.
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