Hi there! I have been looking into getting a BBL for a few years but I was born with a congenital heart condition (I am now a healthy 26 year old). I knew I would have to get my cardiologists' approval so I have gone through the process of doing tests and my cardiologist concluded that it would be okay for me if there was a cardiac anaesthetist and the surgery was performed in a facility with ICU on-site. I am wondering if that is something that any doctors can provide
Answer: BBL Hi Emma,This is a difficult situation. Although I understand your desire for this surgery, I am concerned about the risks associated to this elective procedure given your medical history. First, I predict that it would be difficult to find a board certified plastic surgeon that would be willing to perform this surgery given your cardiologist recommendations. Also keep in mind that since this procedure is for cosmetic reasons, additional fees associated to a hospital will not be covered by your insurance and would be your responsibility. Please consider your options and be safe.
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Answer: BBL Hi Emma,This is a difficult situation. Although I understand your desire for this surgery, I am concerned about the risks associated to this elective procedure given your medical history. First, I predict that it would be difficult to find a board certified plastic surgeon that would be willing to perform this surgery given your cardiologist recommendations. Also keep in mind that since this procedure is for cosmetic reasons, additional fees associated to a hospital will not be covered by your insurance and would be your responsibility. Please consider your options and be safe.
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October 5, 2022
Answer: BBL candidate Dear emmaleeadele,
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October 5, 2022
Answer: BBL candidate Dear emmaleeadele,
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Answer: Are you a good candidate? Hi, if you can please give the details of your disease and examination notes of your cardiologist?
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Answer: Are you a good candidate? Hi, if you can please give the details of your disease and examination notes of your cardiologist?
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October 3, 2022
Answer: Can accommodations be made for BBL patients with congenital heart conditions? Interesting question..Even your cardiologist is requesting "in patient" hospital surgery with potential attendance of the hospital's cardiac team and Cardiac ICU! This is an elective cosmetic surgery and the reasoning seems a bit faulty to proceed? As the surgeon, I would like to talk to your cardiac MD for their reasoning in stating you are cleared for elective cosmetic surgery. Plus the added fees and potential fees are so high, for example I suspect the major hospital would charge with the surgeon's fee in the $30,000+++ ranges. Follow up from you would be appreciated. Regards
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October 3, 2022
Answer: Can accommodations be made for BBL patients with congenital heart conditions? Interesting question..Even your cardiologist is requesting "in patient" hospital surgery with potential attendance of the hospital's cardiac team and Cardiac ICU! This is an elective cosmetic surgery and the reasoning seems a bit faulty to proceed? As the surgeon, I would like to talk to your cardiac MD for their reasoning in stating you are cleared for elective cosmetic surgery. Plus the added fees and potential fees are so high, for example I suspect the major hospital would charge with the surgeon's fee in the $30,000+++ ranges. Follow up from you would be appreciated. Regards
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October 1, 2022
Answer: Congenital heart anomalies and getting a cardiac anesthesiologist Based on what you describe I think you’re going to hit a wall when it comes to finding plastic surgeons excited about doing your procedure.
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October 1, 2022
Answer: Congenital heart anomalies and getting a cardiac anesthesiologist Based on what you describe I think you’re going to hit a wall when it comes to finding plastic surgeons excited about doing your procedure.
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