Is Having a Herpes Outbreak a Reason to Delay Surgery for Fat Transfer?

February 28, 2010
Asked By:truth41 in orlando

Should I delay my fat transfer surgery if I'm having a herpes outbreak in the buttock area where the fat will be transfered?

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March 3, 2010

Answer: Fat Transfer with Active Herpetic Breakout...Not a Good Idea

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Michael A. Persky, MDFacial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Fat Transfer with Active Herpetic Breakout...Not a Good Idea

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March 3, 2010

Answer: Fat injections

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 3, 2010

Answer: Fat injections

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Ron Shelton, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 4, 2010

Answer: A herpes outbreak IS a reason to delay surgery

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March 4, 2010

Answer: A herpes outbreak IS a reason to delay surgery

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March 3, 2010

Answer: A Herpes infection SHOULD Delay an Elective Surgery

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Answer: A Herpes infection SHOULD Delay an Elective Surgery

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March 4, 2010

Answer: Reason to postpone fat transfer

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Answer: Reason to postpone fat transfer

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