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Thank you for your question. Every surgeon has different instructions, so please ask your surgeon. Typically, I tell my patients to stop any teas, herbal remedies, or herbal vitamins one week before surgery.
The PS you selected to perform your TT and BBL will have certain guidelines for pre and post-operative care. Best to consult with your PS if no mention is made of limiting caffeine products in those guidelines.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
Hi... thank you for the question.... each Board Certified Plastic Surgeon have their own indications, i do not tell my patients to stop drinking coffee... Follow the specific instructions of your own surgeon.
Hi, thanks for your question, I would say that there are different opinions regarding this topic, mostly it would be depending in how caffeine affects normally your heartbeat on a daily basis, if it alters you it is better to stop one or two weeks prior your surgery. On the other hand, sometimes when you quit you might suffer from headaches so it is not convenient to stop taking your coffee. It would be better for you to please have an in person consultation so you can discuss thoroughly all your concerns, options and expectations. Good luck in your PS Journey!Respectfully,Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon
I can pretty much assure you that wearing your post surgery compression garment had nothing to do with your diarrhea. In fact, your diarrhea may have had nothing to do with your surgery.At this time, it is appropriate to call your plastic surgeon or your family physician to get the...
My dear if you must drink something then go with wine or beer. ideally red wine because it is better for you.Hard alcohol inactivates the platelets which are responsible for forming proper clot. This means that drinking a lot before surgery could make you bleed more. And you my dear drink a lot...
This really just comes down to caloric balance. Working out is helpful as long as the fat stores do not become too little for transfer.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your question! After 4 weeks whatever fat is there should be there for years to come since it now has a blood supply! Best of luck!Dhaval Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Chicago Hoffman Estates Orland Park Oakbrook
Always ask the surgeon is this amount pure fat? Is this the amount for one side or both sides? This will make a huge difference in the results.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
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