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Prior to many plastic surgical procedures it is important to avoid aspirin and medications like advil, motrin, naprosyn for 10 days or more. These medications can increase the likelihood of bleeding. Hydrocodone does not have that issue. But you should discuss with your plastic surgeon your use of the medication. Bset of luck with your surgery!
Dear MC Neo, Are you prescribed hydrocodone for back pain? Either way, it is best to check with your operating surgeon to be sure they have no issues with pain medication prior to surgery. Good luck!
is not unusual as there are many patients on it who have surgery. This is an issue that is usually managed by your anesthesiologist. My patients can taken their normal medications up to the time they are told to stop taking anything by mouth.
Best to heal any infective process BEFORE under going any cosmetic surgery. Just good medical care...
I think that you need to comply with your surgeon's instructions, not do anything on your own, and would advise against all supplements. Supplements can have an effect on the anesthesia which would not be in your best interest and some can precipitate bleeding. I always marvel why...
20 years ago - YES!. Today not a shot in h__l... But you can try by writing a letter of predetermination...
Dear Jlong826. Your plastic surgeon is right, the skin or your upper tummy was not loose enough for the belly button hole to reach the pubic region so it couldn't be removed. Right now it looks like an ovbious scar out of place but you'll be surprised as to how well it...
Thank you very much for your enquiry. Generally we do encourage our patients to walk from day 1 and we do not use any drains following our tummy tucks and have had no significant seroma in the 300 patients who we have performed tummy tucks on. This is due to an internal quilting...
I have reviewed your photo and concerns. It would help with a pre-operative photo and a physical exam, but I will respond as best as I can.Your scar on one side is folded. This often improves with time as swelling goes away. Pressure garments really help and should be worn all the time. If it...
