Hi.. I’m a 47 year old woman who had a Thoracic and Abdominal Dissection with Aneurysm 9 years ago while 39 weeks pregnant. Thoracic Dissection was repaired 10 months later but Abdominal dissection is still present. I would really like to get a Drainless Tummy Tuck.. Are there any Drs who would take me on as a patient?
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Our meta-analysis research (link below) showed that "drainless tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) with progressive tension sutures" were more effective than "tummy tuck with drains" in reducing seroma (fluid buildup) and reoperation rates, with no difference for hematomas or infections.
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Sometimes getting unnecessary routine lab tests results in a lot of unnecessary extra aggravation. We don’t get ptt tests routinely. Your slight elevation should not affect your ability to have surgery
Dear Mira_Laila11,
your previous surgery should have no effect on your pregnancy. However, there is a chance that you will have loose skin and muscle separation after pregnancy.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
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