I’m thinking of getting a tummy tuck with no drains and under local anesthesia. Are blood clot risks reduced with local vs. gen? I’m really scared of getting blood clots.
September 10, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck under local not recommended A full, formal tummy tuck with muscle tightening is NOT recommended under only local. Tummy tuck should be respected as a big surgery and performed safely with full anesthesia for best results.Proper patient selection, scd, fluids, etc and early post op walking will keep blood clot risk low.Use of drains or not depends upon the surgeon's technique and should not have any bearing on anesthesia.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.
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September 10, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck under local not recommended A full, formal tummy tuck with muscle tightening is NOT recommended under only local. Tummy tuck should be respected as a big surgery and performed safely with full anesthesia for best results.Proper patient selection, scd, fluids, etc and early post op walking will keep blood clot risk low.Use of drains or not depends upon the surgeon's technique and should not have any bearing on anesthesia.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.
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September 9, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck with no drains and under local anesthesia? Although the TT can be performed under local anesthesia, this procedure can be extraordinarily painful for the patient. The patient's pain threshold and anxiety level should be taken into consideration. You want the most dramatic transformation possible, and you also do not want to be in pain during the procedure so that the surgeon must stop the procedure or do less than what is necessary. If you move or tighten your abdominal muscles, you may compromise results.Blood clots after TT are not common. Blood clots that lead to pulmonary embolus are even more uncommon. However, if you have more than one risk factor for blood clots other than having a TT surgery, you may need Lovenox or something similar. Your plastic surgeon should be familiar with the Caprini assessment, and he or she should be able to determine if this is indicated.Leave the decision regarding drains to your PS, as he/she will determine what is appropriate for you based upon his/her experience, education, training, and personal preferences. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 9, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck with no drains and under local anesthesia? Although the TT can be performed under local anesthesia, this procedure can be extraordinarily painful for the patient. The patient's pain threshold and anxiety level should be taken into consideration. You want the most dramatic transformation possible, and you also do not want to be in pain during the procedure so that the surgeon must stop the procedure or do less than what is necessary. If you move or tighten your abdominal muscles, you may compromise results.Blood clots after TT are not common. Blood clots that lead to pulmonary embolus are even more uncommon. However, if you have more than one risk factor for blood clots other than having a TT surgery, you may need Lovenox or something similar. Your plastic surgeon should be familiar with the Caprini assessment, and he or she should be able to determine if this is indicated.Leave the decision regarding drains to your PS, as he/she will determine what is appropriate for you based upon his/her experience, education, training, and personal preferences. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
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September 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. I do not recommend having a tummy tuck done under local anesthesia. After having any surgical procedure you do have a risk of blood clots. I would recommend having an in person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to evaluate you and make a recommendation. Best of luck to you.
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September 8, 2018
Answer: Tummy tuck Thank you for your question. I do not recommend having a tummy tuck done under local anesthesia. After having any surgical procedure you do have a risk of blood clots. I would recommend having an in person consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to evaluate you and make a recommendation. Best of luck to you.
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