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Having a diagnosis of sarcoidosis does not exclude you from a tummy tuck. However, the severity of the disease as well as any medications you may be taking to manage it will determine the appropriateness of elective surgery. You will need clearance by your managing doctor. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA
Your health and well being is far more important than any elective surgery. Sarcoidosis presents in many grades and like most plastic surgeons I have limited knowledge about the management. You need a total review by your managing doctor. Your managing doctor must talk in person with the potential plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. There must be a complete understanding and plan for you prior to any elective surgery. I do not know if you will pass the safety tests. You may? My Best, Dr C
The diagnosis of Sarcoidosis does not mean one can not have a tummy tuck. It is important to review the medications you are taking: some may interfere with healing or interact with other medications or anesthesia, which could lead to complications.
Hello and thank you for posting your question. A scab tthat persists 9 weeks after a Tummy Tuck is most likely infected. I recommend that you return to your Board Certified Plastic surgeon, who will be able to examine your abdomen. If there is persistent drainage from the area, a...
Tanning in general is bad for the skin. The best suggestion would be for a spray tan. The worst alternative is to go to a tanning booth. But let's be realistic. Women do not havr tummy tucks in order to hide out. They want to be at the beach in a bikini. You should not get sun on a fresh scar or...
Most fat burners are pills that stimulate the metabolism. These pills may interfere with anesthesia and for this reason reason they are not recommended for at least ten days before surgery. In general, they should only be taken under medical supervision. There are other supplements...
Thank you for your question. It is important to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon. From your description it sounds as though the surgeon is managing your seroma properly.The trauma of attempting to aspirate a 5 cc seroma is likely worse than allowing the body to reabsorb the fluid in...
It sounds like the facial plication of the rectus muscles has caused and imbalance in your core muscles leading to back pain. At 10 weeks postop you can resume activities. Physical Therapy is likely to be helpful to put thigns back in balance. You also need to rule out any other...
Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT can sometimes occur by blood clotting in the deep veins of the body. This can sometimes occur after a tummy tuck. Fortunately, the average tummy tuck candidate has a low change of developing DVT. However, the risk could increase for those who smoke, have a...
