I was recommended to do colonic hydrotherapy before my tummy tuck to cleanse my colon. I am one week off having my surgery, was this a good idea? I was recommended to do another two but I am unsure. My weight is 85kgs and height 165cms.
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Cotinine levels (nicotine by-product measured) should be absolutely zero when tested prior to surgery in order to minimize complications of healing, especially after tummy tucks, breast lifts, breast reductions and facelifts. These complications are usually serious and very costly for the p...
Thanks for your question! The reason that I have my patients stop ibuprofen, Aleve, Advil, Excedrin, etc. prior to surgery is because nSAIDs will thin your blood and increase certain post-operative risks. Tylenol, or acetaminophen, is better in the pre- and early post-op period for recovery. ...
Dear Mother of Dobermans,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I recommend my patients to use silicone scar gel twice per day. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
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