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If clearance for the procedure is granted from the hematologist, the BBL surgery can be performed. Your selected plastic surgeon should know the appropriate route to take post-op.Ken Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Hi and thanks for the question. This level should be fine, however, you will need to review this with your ps and if necessary have medical clearance. Best of Luck - Dr. Hardy...
If your medical history is otherwise unremarkable your elevated platelet count should not be an issue. The only way to proceed safely is to coordinate your care with your surgeon and your hematologist. You may need some blood thinners post-operatively.
You should wait at least 2 weeks before sitting without a support cushion and sleeping on your back. Sitting with no support too soon can harm the newly moved fat cells.
Fat embolus is a very serious and known complication of fat transfer (which has been recently spotlighted in the media). While it is true, injection of donor fat into the infra-muscular plane (within the muscle) increases fat viability this does come with a significant increase in risk. There...
Dear Samantha.peterson9696,based on your photos, there is a significant dent. A fat transfer might help you get better shape. I would recommend you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Am. Society of P...
Thank you for your question. You may return to normal activities after 2 weeks. Light exercise after 4 weeks. You may return to any other activity within 3 months. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all...
Thank you very much for this interesting question. Every plastic surgeon will have their own style of treating the post operative result in order to achieve the maximum possible improvement. It is a good idea if you are not absolutely sure to call the office. In my office you would be...
BBL is an elective surgery which is not covered by insurance. There are payment plans offered by CareCredit and other companies that pay for medical procedures.
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