Multiple procedures - is this safe?

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Hello, I am going to India in 2 months from UK for 5 days and wanted to find out if it is safe to get all these procedures days apart and should I change the order in which I get them done Day 1 FUT hair transplant & eyebrow transplant Day 2 Chin implant Dimple creation Labiaplasty Breast fat transfer with 360 lipo Day 5 Fly home Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks for reading

Anna Chacon, MD, FAAD · Answer

Ans: Undergoing multiple procedures in a short span of time can be risky due to several factors like the physical stress on your body, the potential for complications, and the necessary recovery time each procedure requires. Here are some considerations:1. FUT hair transplant & eyebrow transplant are relatively minor procedures but can still cause discomfort, and swelling, and require time for the transplant areas to heal.2. Chin implant and dimple creation are invasive procedures that will require time for swelling and bruising to subside. You may also experience discomfort and difficulty eating or speaking in the days following the procedures.3. Labiaplasty is a delicate procedure and post-operative care is crucial to prevent complications such as infection or poor wound healing. It also requires adequate rest and limited physical activity for a period of time.4. Breast fat transfer with 360 liposuction are major procedure and involves significant recovery time. Liposuction can result in bruising, swelling, and discomfort. Fat transfer to the breasts also requires time for the body to "accept" the new fat cells.
Having all these procedures within a span of two days followed by a long flight home can significantly increase the risk of complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), infection, poor wound healing, excessive swelling and the cumulative effect of anesthesia from multiple procedures can be taxing on the body and can increase the risk of adverse events.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. In my opinion, this is a lot to have done in a very short period of time. Couple that with long-distance travel is not advisable for many reasons.  Having these procedures, or any procedures, and getting on a long flight can increase your chance of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), swelling, and infection to name a few complications.  It might be a different story, although still not advisable, if you were at home and near the doctor who performed the procedures. Please give this some more thought before you make the trip. Good luck to you.
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