Is having liposuction and a tummy tuck safe for someone with my condition? Would any doctor even try to do the surgery on me? How much overweight do you have to be to be able to have it done? I have also had acute compartment syndrome caused by a blood clot?
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Answer: Increased Thrombosis Risk with Tummy Tuck - Is it worth it?
This is a question for the surgeon who is taking care of you. He or she knows what has been done and how you've healed so far. They are your best resource at this point. Best of luck. Dean Vistnes.
The trade off for a tummy tuck is the scar, though we have never had a patient feel that it was not a good trade. Part of the art in plastic surgery is to make scars that are as hidden as possible, and the goal with a tummy tuck scar is for it to be a fine line that blends in well and is below...
There might be variability among Plastic Surgeons if the liposuction is done on the upper abdomen in a limited fashion. (Let me clear that not all plastic surgeons believe this should be done at all due to blood supply issues. Some do and some don't and you will need to ask your surgeon)However,...