My employer just informed us that we need to get our annual flu shots in by the 6th of November. I have an Abdominoplasty scheduled a little over 4 weeks from now. I do get a minor cold whenever I get these shots, so my question is. Would it be safe to get the shot this week or next and be ready for my surgery, or should I wait a week or two after surgery? I would think getting it out of the way beforehand would be best, but I'm clearly no doctor.
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Hi gospel7826, thanks for the great question. In general, patients with sickle cell trait can safely undergo elective cosmetic surgical procedures, especially when they're overall healthy and have no history of sickle problems previously. In my practice I would definitely require clearance from...
Thanks for your question. You may be "spitting" an internal suture or insorb staple (at times the body will push out absorbable material as part of the healing process). That being said, it is impossible to give an accurate diagnosis without performing a formal physical examination. I suggest...
It would be difficult to give an accurate advise with only photos as basis. The bulge may be residual fat, a loose muscle or just really a part of your natural anatomy. It would be best to schedule an appointment with your surgeon or another board certified plastic surgeon for an in person...
