Hello! I am on Humira for my Ulcerative Colitis and am wondering how that affects wound healing? I thought maybe I should get off of the medicine specifically for the surgery, but I haven't had a bad flare up since I was pregnant 8 years ago (when they put me on these meds) so I don't think that would be worth the risk. But I hate my body now and am not confident. I want this so bad but I don't think any surgeon will want to work on me. Have you worked on someone taking immunosuppressants?
Answer: Coordinating a Tummy Tuck with Immunosuppressant Use Thank you for your question regarding undergoing a tummy tuck while on immunosuppressants. While being on medications like Humira can impact wound healing, this doesn’t make surgery impossible. However, it does mean that extra caution and coordination among your medical providers are essential to minimize risks.
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Answer: Coordinating a Tummy Tuck with Immunosuppressant Use Thank you for your question regarding undergoing a tummy tuck while on immunosuppressants. While being on medications like Humira can impact wound healing, this doesn’t make surgery impossible. However, it does mean that extra caution and coordination among your medical providers are essential to minimize risks.
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February 21, 2024
Answer: Surgery On immunosuppressants, you risk of infection is higher. Most surgeons will want you to be off Humira for 1-2 weeks prior to surgery and a few days after for better results. You might want to discuss this with your medical doctor.
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February 21, 2024
Answer: Surgery On immunosuppressants, you risk of infection is higher. Most surgeons will want you to be off Humira for 1-2 weeks prior to surgery and a few days after for better results. You might want to discuss this with your medical doctor.
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February 20, 2024
Answer: Am I a candidate? To determine if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck you can begin by talking to the specialist that handles your ulcerative colitis. Be sure to discuss the concerns over your medications. If given surgical clearance you can then schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more about the tummy tuck. Your surgeon may need you to stop your Humira or switch medications around the time of surgery.
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February 20, 2024
Answer: Am I a candidate? To determine if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck you can begin by talking to the specialist that handles your ulcerative colitis. Be sure to discuss the concerns over your medications. If given surgical clearance you can then schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more about the tummy tuck. Your surgeon may need you to stop your Humira or switch medications around the time of surgery.
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February 22, 2024
Answer: Immunosuppressants and tummy tuck Taking an immunosuppressant certainly increases surgical risks for any surgery. But, by itself, it doesn't mean that you can't have the surgery. You need to talk to the doctor that prescribes the medicine to see if you can use a different medicine around the time of surgery. Also, your plastic surgeon can talk to your other doctors to determine if you are healthy enough to have the surgery. As long as the risk isn't high, then you may still be a candidate. Hope that helps. Best of luck!
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February 22, 2024
Answer: Immunosuppressants and tummy tuck Taking an immunosuppressant certainly increases surgical risks for any surgery. But, by itself, it doesn't mean that you can't have the surgery. You need to talk to the doctor that prescribes the medicine to see if you can use a different medicine around the time of surgery. Also, your plastic surgeon can talk to your other doctors to determine if you are healthy enough to have the surgery. As long as the risk isn't high, then you may still be a candidate. Hope that helps. Best of luck!
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February 19, 2024
Answer: Cosmetic surgery with complex medical history Each plastic surgeon will have their own preference and protocols in regards to making an assessment and deciding who is or is not an appropriate candidate for cosmetic surgical procedures.
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February 19, 2024
Answer: Cosmetic surgery with complex medical history Each plastic surgeon will have their own preference and protocols in regards to making an assessment and deciding who is or is not an appropriate candidate for cosmetic surgical procedures.
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