Hi I'm going to Colombia to have lipo laser, TT, Breast Uplift w/ Implants and BBL (fat transfer to the butt) and I'm wondering if it is safe to have all of these procedures done at the same time without any complications.
Answer: 7 Hour Surgery No problem doing a 7 hour surgery...some of my body lift plus breast lift cases go even longer. The key is to have this done in an acredited facility with appropriate aftercare. During surgery, the goal is to prevent hypothermia (low body temp), minimize exposure to inhalation anesthesia, lower blood clot risk, and provide an adequate amount of time in a recovery unit before you go to your private room. No problem finding a JCAHO certified facility in the U.S. because they are listed and easily researched. Almost impossible to see if your hospital in Columbia has met safety and care standards.
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Answer: 7 Hour Surgery No problem doing a 7 hour surgery...some of my body lift plus breast lift cases go even longer. The key is to have this done in an acredited facility with appropriate aftercare. During surgery, the goal is to prevent hypothermia (low body temp), minimize exposure to inhalation anesthesia, lower blood clot risk, and provide an adequate amount of time in a recovery unit before you go to your private room. No problem finding a JCAHO certified facility in the U.S. because they are listed and easily researched. Almost impossible to see if your hospital in Columbia has met safety and care standards.
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Answer: Combination surgical procedures... Generally speaking, combination surgical procedures are done routinely. However, you are wise in being concerned about the safety of combination surgery; risks/possible complications do increase with increased length of surgery… You are also wise about having concerns about doing surgery out of the country; important issues such as follow-up and management of complications are of great concern.
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Answer: Combination surgical procedures... Generally speaking, combination surgical procedures are done routinely. However, you are wise in being concerned about the safety of combination surgery; risks/possible complications do increase with increased length of surgery… You are also wise about having concerns about doing surgery out of the country; important issues such as follow-up and management of complications are of great concern.
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January 22, 2017
Answer: Safe to be under anesthesia for 7 hours and having multiple procedures done at the same time? When performing combination procedures in healthy individuals, I limit total surgical time to under 6 hours.
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January 22, 2017
Answer: Safe to be under anesthesia for 7 hours and having multiple procedures done at the same time? When performing combination procedures in healthy individuals, I limit total surgical time to under 6 hours.
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Multiple Procedures and Safety of 7 Hours of Anesthesia The mommy makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BeastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair. The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, #breastreduction. Pregnancy along with aging result in weight fluctuations that can have a substantial impact on a woman’s body. It may cause loss of volume in areas such as breasts and buttocks and even affect the fat distribution in the face.It causes fat to be deposited in other unwanted areas, like your hips or thighs. It stretches the abdominal wall skin and muscle tone. And you can actually approach each of those areas and rejuvenate them and in some cases, make them better than before pregnancy. It’s always best to be at your ideal stable weight.Combined operations are also often performed with our Gynecology colleagues. Tubal ligation is a common post pregnancy procedure which is done at the time of many of the surgeries noted above. If you require a gynecologic operation or study (laparoscopy) and are considering a plastic surgery procedure, discuss these issues with your doctor. Combining these procedures decreases anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.The safety of the length and type of anesthesia for your procedure will be best determined during consultation with your plastic surgeon. Make sure to discuss all of your questions closely with him both before and after surgery. Good luck.
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January 18, 2017
Answer: Multiple Procedures and Safety of 7 Hours of Anesthesia The mommy makeover is a combination of procedures to bring a woman’s body back to the way she looked prior to pregnancy. Most commonly some variation of a #TummyTuck and #BeastSurgery are performed. Additional procedures can include liposuction, umbilical hernia repair. The most common #breastprocedures include #mastopexy or #breastlift, #breastaugmentation, #breastreduction. Pregnancy along with aging result in weight fluctuations that can have a substantial impact on a woman’s body. It may cause loss of volume in areas such as breasts and buttocks and even affect the fat distribution in the face.It causes fat to be deposited in other unwanted areas, like your hips or thighs. It stretches the abdominal wall skin and muscle tone. And you can actually approach each of those areas and rejuvenate them and in some cases, make them better than before pregnancy. It’s always best to be at your ideal stable weight.Combined operations are also often performed with our Gynecology colleagues. Tubal ligation is a common post pregnancy procedure which is done at the time of many of the surgeries noted above. If you require a gynecologic operation or study (laparoscopy) and are considering a plastic surgery procedure, discuss these issues with your doctor. Combining these procedures decreases anesthetics, costs, and recovery time.The safety of the length and type of anesthesia for your procedure will be best determined during consultation with your plastic surgeon. Make sure to discuss all of your questions closely with him both before and after surgery. Good luck.
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January 17, 2017
Answer: Is it safe to undergo a 7 hour surgery Thank you for your question. The answer is YES if it's performed by the right surgeon, right anesthesiologist, right facility and appropriate aftercare. I have successfully performed hundreds of these long cases. Good luck.
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January 17, 2017
Answer: Is it safe to undergo a 7 hour surgery Thank you for your question. The answer is YES if it's performed by the right surgeon, right anesthesiologist, right facility and appropriate aftercare. I have successfully performed hundreds of these long cases. Good luck.
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January 17, 2017
Answer: Safety concerns I think you are increasing your risk of complications and possibly risking getting low quality results. The recommendation for elective plastic surgery is to keep surgical time to 6 hours or less. In addition you are traveling abroad where you will be far away from your surgeon if any issues arise, and could run into issues finding a surgeon to assume your care in the U.S.. For your safety and optimal results a board certified plastic surgeon in the United States is the best route.
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January 17, 2017
Answer: Safety concerns I think you are increasing your risk of complications and possibly risking getting low quality results. The recommendation for elective plastic surgery is to keep surgical time to 6 hours or less. In addition you are traveling abroad where you will be far away from your surgeon if any issues arise, and could run into issues finding a surgeon to assume your care in the U.S.. For your safety and optimal results a board certified plastic surgeon in the United States is the best route.
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