Hey, all! Please give your honest feedback, as if it were you or a loved one. Back in 2016-17 when I was 19 weeks pregnant with twins, it was discovered I developed blood clots, which traveled to my lungs. I was put on blood thinners for the duration of my pregnancy and 6 weeks after. Since having my children, it has not occurred again. I have been cleared by my PCP, also hematologistand had test ran. It was recommended blood thinners after surgery. Would it be too risky? I am 27!
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March 23, 2022
Answer: BBL Hi, thank you for sharing your question. If your PCP and hematologist have both cleared you for surgery, your plastic surgeon will be able to assess the risk and take their recommendations into consideration before giving you the optimal solution. I think it will be safe for you to proceed.
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March 23, 2022
Answer: BBL Hi, thank you for sharing your question. If your PCP and hematologist have both cleared you for surgery, your plastic surgeon will be able to assess the risk and take their recommendations into consideration before giving you the optimal solution. I think it will be safe for you to proceed.
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March 22, 2022
Answer: I'm 27 years old. Interested in a BBL with history of blood clots. Is it too risky? Since this is elective, not urgent or emergent, surgery, I would not approve you. The reason is if doing liposuction the potential for blood loss from the surgery is enough to be concerned that if adding blood thinning medications it would absolutely require blood transfusions. Therefore no elective surgery needing blood transfusion is acceptable.
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March 22, 2022
Answer: I'm 27 years old. Interested in a BBL with history of blood clots. Is it too risky? Since this is elective, not urgent or emergent, surgery, I would not approve you. The reason is if doing liposuction the potential for blood loss from the surgery is enough to be concerned that if adding blood thinning medications it would absolutely require blood transfusions. Therefore no elective surgery needing blood transfusion is acceptable.
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Answer: Safe BBL If you are not already taking blood thinners, then you are correct in that blood thinners would be warranted after surgery. Once you have had a discussion with your surgeon regarding your past medical history and he or she gives you medical clearance, then a safe BBL known as Safe California Ultrasound Assisted Buttock Augmentation (SCUBA) performed at my practice will minimize your risk of developing a potential embolism.
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Answer: Safe BBL If you are not already taking blood thinners, then you are correct in that blood thinners would be warranted after surgery. Once you have had a discussion with your surgeon regarding your past medical history and he or she gives you medical clearance, then a safe BBL known as Safe California Ultrasound Assisted Buttock Augmentation (SCUBA) performed at my practice will minimize your risk of developing a potential embolism.
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March 26, 2022
Answer: BBL with history of blood clots Hello and thanks for your question. I would be somewhat wary of letting my family member go through with this procedure with history of blood clots, however, the use of blood thinners will drastically reduce your chances of developing a clot. Also, you can wear compression socks and make sure you are walking every 30 minutes or so post-procedure for a couple weeks. There are many things you can do to reduce your chance of developing blood clots. Ask your specific doctor their opinion. If they are willing to do it, I would not worry. Just follow the protocol they provide to you, and maybe go above and beyond just because of your history. Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you!
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March 26, 2022
Answer: BBL with history of blood clots Hello and thanks for your question. I would be somewhat wary of letting my family member go through with this procedure with history of blood clots, however, the use of blood thinners will drastically reduce your chances of developing a clot. Also, you can wear compression socks and make sure you are walking every 30 minutes or so post-procedure for a couple weeks. There are many things you can do to reduce your chance of developing blood clots. Ask your specific doctor their opinion. If they are willing to do it, I would not worry. Just follow the protocol they provide to you, and maybe go above and beyond just because of your history. Please see a board-certified physician for your consultation. Best of luck to you!
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