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Hi Truth,Delay your fat transfer surgery until your active herpetic breakout is resolved. No need to take the risk of the spread of infection in a purely cosmetic procedure. Good luck and be well.Dr. P
A fever blister, or herpes, can cause a secondary colonization of bacteria on the skin which might infect the fat, even if the surgical site is not right on the sore. It is best to wait for the sore to heal and no crust remain prior to doing the procedure.
YES! Absolutely! Of course! Why take a risk, chance on anything going wrong? I would delay your surgery, start on anti viral meds and recovery over the next 2 to 4 weeks. From MIAMI
Every surgery has risks. While some risks are unforeseeable and therefore unavoidable occasionally, such as in your case, we are confronted with avoidable risk. There is NO reason to risk serious infection by operating on you while you are actively infected in the area of the surgery. That would be taking on a totally unnecessary risks which would go away if the operation was delayed until after the infection has resolved.
Herpes infection on the face is definitely a reason to postpone your Facial fat Grafting. This procedure is very safe and infections are unlikely but you wan to do everything you can to make sure you don't get an infection.
Anemia can affect your healing, prolong your recovery time, and raise the chances of you needinga blood transfusion after surgery. As already mentioned, you may need the help of your iternist or even a hematologist to diagnose and treat your anemia. Many of my patients have had...
Thanks for your question. When selecting a plastic surgeon for the BBL, make sure you select a board certified plastic surgeon, who has extensive experience, great reviews, and a robust before and after image gallery for the procedure. Take care, Moises Salama M.D., Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4-ever! The fat transferred to your buttocks is your own fat. As long as your weight does not fluctuate, neither will the volume of your buttocks. Drooping and sagging will still happen as it is a normal part of aging but a good BBL should last 10-20 years.
Brazilian Butt Lift recovery time is dependent on how the patient’s body reacts to the procedure. Patients usually return to work after a week but you should not sit without the use of cushions for at least two weeks and you must wear a compression garment for several weeks after the procedure. ...
Thank you for your question.Yes, it is possible to have those procedure at the same time. But first, for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal. Kind Regards,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol ...
Obviously, most people go into a plastic surgeon all excited about the benefits they are going to experience from the procedure they are planning. It is refreshing to have someone ask specifically about the risks because it is so important to understand the potential problems that can occur....
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