I'm having rhinoplasty done October 14th and a Brazilian Butt Lift on November 19th. I have a history of anemia and vitamin deficiencies (but this was almost 3 years ago). I have scheduled a blood test, but I'm sure that I'm not anemic, and my last checkup revealed that I was fine. Is 5 weeks a long enough wait between surgeries? I've never been under general anesthesia before, but I have no health issues. I am 20 years old, 158lbs and 5'5, so I am overweight (but this is necessary for the BBL)
September 14, 2015
Answer: Wait time between surgeries While it may be true that being young and in good health, four to five weeks maybe adequate wait time between surgeries requiring general anesthesia, I would advise you to stretch the time. Particularly, because both your surgeries are elective and both involve intra-operative positioning that may affect the outcome of the other. Pressure on the nose is a concern and it can happen not only during induction of anesthesia but more importantly, during prolonged prone position (on your stomach) during BBL. Discuss this thoroughly with your surgeon(s) and I'm sure you'll be able to reach an informed decision. Good luck.
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September 14, 2015
Answer: Wait time between surgeries While it may be true that being young and in good health, four to five weeks maybe adequate wait time between surgeries requiring general anesthesia, I would advise you to stretch the time. Particularly, because both your surgeries are elective and both involve intra-operative positioning that may affect the outcome of the other. Pressure on the nose is a concern and it can happen not only during induction of anesthesia but more importantly, during prolonged prone position (on your stomach) during BBL. Discuss this thoroughly with your surgeon(s) and I'm sure you'll be able to reach an informed decision. Good luck.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Wait time between surgeries 5 weeks is plenty of time to wait between surgeries, if you are not anemic. Your surgeon should be the judge, and he/she can place you on multivitamins (especially Vitamin C and B12, and Iron, if necessary.) The repeat anesthesia is not a problem with the modern techniques used today.
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September 11, 2015
Answer: Wait time between surgeries 5 weeks is plenty of time to wait between surgeries, if you are not anemic. Your surgeon should be the judge, and he/she can place you on multivitamins (especially Vitamin C and B12, and Iron, if necessary.) The repeat anesthesia is not a problem with the modern techniques used today.
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