Am due for a tummy tuck soon, but am scared of getting a blood clot DVT, my surgeon said they use compression cuffs on the legs, that keep pumping during surgery. After surgery I would be in surgery stockings. Is that normal or should be on blood thinning tablets or some injections? Can I do anything before to prevent DVT.
Answer: How Common Are Blood Clots After Tummy Tuck?
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Answer: How Common Are Blood Clots After Tummy Tuck? Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT can sometimes occur by blood clotting in the deep veins of the body. This can sometimes occur after a tummy tuck. Fortunately, the average tummy tuck candidate has a low change of developing DVT. However, the risk could increase for those who smoke, have a genetic predisposition for hypercoagulation, over the age of 50, use oral contraceptive and/or are undergoing hormone therapy. Precautions should be taken by your surgeon before, during and after surgery to minimize this type of risk.
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Answer: How Common Are Blood Clots After Tummy Tuck? Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT can sometimes occur by blood clotting in the deep veins of the body. This can sometimes occur after a tummy tuck. Fortunately, the average tummy tuck candidate has a low change of developing DVT. However, the risk could increase for those who smoke, have a genetic predisposition for hypercoagulation, over the age of 50, use oral contraceptive and/or are undergoing hormone therapy. Precautions should be taken by your surgeon before, during and after surgery to minimize this type of risk.
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March 18, 2014
Answer: How Common Are Blood Clots After Tummy Tuck? Thank you for the question. The risk of deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism associated with tummy tuck surgery is small, but real. Your surgeon will obtain a careful personal and family history ( and sometimes additional bloodwork if necessary) to ascertain your risk factors and determine the best “prophylaxis”. Avoidance of nicotine products and/or estrogen related products may be indicated.Choosing your plastic surgeon carefully is important. Having the procedure performed in a fully accredited surgical facility is also important. Routine measures such as compression stockings and early adulation are some of the measures taken. Some patients benefit from use of “blood thinners” around the time of surgery as well.Again, your plastic surgeon will be able to ascertain your own personal risk “profile” when it comes to potential deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism. It is probable that once you have had this communication with your plastic surgeon, your anxiety level will decrease.Best wishes.
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March 18, 2014
Answer: How Common Are Blood Clots After Tummy Tuck? Thank you for the question. The risk of deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism associated with tummy tuck surgery is small, but real. Your surgeon will obtain a careful personal and family history ( and sometimes additional bloodwork if necessary) to ascertain your risk factors and determine the best “prophylaxis”. Avoidance of nicotine products and/or estrogen related products may be indicated.Choosing your plastic surgeon carefully is important. Having the procedure performed in a fully accredited surgical facility is also important. Routine measures such as compression stockings and early adulation are some of the measures taken. Some patients benefit from use of “blood thinners” around the time of surgery as well.Again, your plastic surgeon will be able to ascertain your own personal risk “profile” when it comes to potential deep venous thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism. It is probable that once you have had this communication with your plastic surgeon, your anxiety level will decrease.Best wishes.
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October 15, 2014
Answer: Blood Clot Risk after Tummy Tuck The exact incidence of blood clots after tummy tuck is not exactly known because many do not cause symptoms. Having said that, a tummy tuck is probably the highest risk Plastic SUrgery procedure, especially if combined with Gyn procedures. You need a thorough history and physical to rule out any risk factors. Compression boots and stockings are a good start, but postop blood thiniing injections would further reduce your risk if you are a medium to high risk patient. Discuss this further with your surgeon or a Hematologist. All the best.
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October 15, 2014
Answer: Blood Clot Risk after Tummy Tuck The exact incidence of blood clots after tummy tuck is not exactly known because many do not cause symptoms. Having said that, a tummy tuck is probably the highest risk Plastic SUrgery procedure, especially if combined with Gyn procedures. You need a thorough history and physical to rule out any risk factors. Compression boots and stockings are a good start, but postop blood thiniing injections would further reduce your risk if you are a medium to high risk patient. Discuss this further with your surgeon or a Hematologist. All the best.
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