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.
This is not a contraindication for breast augmentation and I have done a number of patients such as yourself. The final decision will come after a consult but I would not let your condition deter you if you are healthy otherwise. I use an endoscopic approach at a distant site form the implant...
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...