Uterine vein embolization - am I at a higher risk of Tummy Tuck surgery complications?

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I had uterine vein embolization done with coils in 2015. I had a large varicose vein on my vulva after my last pregnancy. It did not caused pain but it looked so awful. My questions is, am I at higher risk of surgery complications because of the vein embolization?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear thegreatsearch,
you might need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, that vein was probably related to pregnancy and now has been fixed. However, the tummy tuck in general is at higher risks than other procedures. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

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