Can you have a BBL if in the past you've had poor circulation, ankle swelling, varicose veins, venous Insufficiency, PVD?

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I'm scheduled for a BBL in August 2019 and I'm in the process of losing some more weight to get my BMI down to 32. I've had peripheral vascular issues in the past, but it seems to only affect me when I gained weight. I've had a child with no issues and no swelling in my ankles. I haven't had any major swelling in my ankles for more than 3 years, but there's still always this fear when I think of surgery. I occasionally take a low dose Aspirin (paranoia) but I don't think it's actually needed anymore.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

You seem to be a patient who needs very extensive medical and surgical evaluation before undergoing such a highly elective surgery. First, significant loss of weight is recommended if you want to see some improvement. Consultations with your PCP, plastic surgeon and extensive evaluation regarding risk factors including skin necrosis, tromboembolism, bleeding, etc. is recommended. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear MissQu, as long as you get a clearance from your surgeon, you might be a candidate for a surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. Before undergoing the BBL you need to get a clearance from a cardiovascular specialist to determine if you are in greater risk of developing tromboembolic events during surgery.Aspirine and any other substance with  blood thinner property should be avoid ate least 3 to 2 weeks before surgery.International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Member of the International Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ISAPS)
25 years experience

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

My only recommendation for you would be to consider VASER liposuction which will maximize your results for the BBL and be therapeutic for your lymphedema.

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