Hi, I'm having a breast augmentation in 6 days time, I know it's no fake tan 7 days before but I lighten my body hair using a bleach, will this affect me having surgery? Thanks
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You should check with your plastic surgeon to make sure there is no cause for concern. They may also be able to increase the dose of your medication. We like to employ pain pumps and exparel (long lasting injectable anesthetic) to minimize pain during our patients' recovery from breast augmentation.
Methotrexate can affect your ability to fight infection so potentially it may increase that risk post op but as long as your surgeon knows ahead of time proper steps can be taken to mitigate this risk. On the other hand, it decreases inflammation so it may theoretically lower your risk of...
It is not unusual for a surgeon to combine procedures. The monetary discount for a combined procedure usually reflects the center's savings for operating room utilization. In addition, it will save you an additional anesthetic and recovery time. It is generally safe. As there is...
