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?
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You will need to find out the nature of the lump on your abdomen. If it is a hernia it may be able to be repaired at the same time as your tummy tuck. See a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation and evaluation. Further testing may be necessary to determine the cause of the lump.
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In our practice, we wish to keep the preoperative a1c below 7.0 in order to prevent potential complications. It indicates that your diabetes is under control. A patient demonstrating an a1c above 8 is considered "high risk". This does not preclude the possibility of...
From your description it sounds as if you have abdominal wall laxity which is not uncommon after pregnancy. This can be addressed during a tummy tuck, creating a flatter, tighter tummy. The surgery is not designed to address bladder control, pelvic floor or lower back issues. Hernia repairs...
