I'm intrested in having a mommy makeover with a tummy tuck. I have dermatographic (skin writing) and was wondering if that would cause an issue w a plastic surgeon. My pcp says I'm completely healthy for surgery. My skin welts when scratched but they dissappear within 10 minutes. I just really need a plastic surgeons opinion because I'm traveling out of country for my procedure. Thanks in advance
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Great question. What I tell my patients after a procedure like this is to maintain light activity as in walking around your home. However, it's important not to overdo it and not to engage in any strenuous activity as this would cause an increase in heart rate and blood pressure which would i...
Thanks for your inquiry. Using your own breast tissue in the lift pattern can enhance the upper pole, but the volume often settles. You could proceed without an implant and always add an implant or fat grafting in the future to augment the upper pole.
You may be experiencing something known as “fluid shift”, which can
lead to internal dehydration; this is common after undergoing multiple procedures.I would encourage you to carefully monitor
your fluid intake, watch for unexpected bleeding or other changes, and schedule
a follow-up visit wit...