Can I still get a Brazilian butt lift with fibroids in my stomach?

I perform the lipo/TT and BBL in combination for many of my patients. However, if they prefer staging the procedures I always recommend the lipo and BBL first, followed by the TT three to six months later so that the result will be as tight as possible.

Asymptomatic hemorrhoids should not be an issue, but it is best to inform your PS. Following surgery you will not be applying pressure to your buttocks. I recommend that my patients minimize sitting, even with a pillow, for the first two weeks. If you are not quite regular after surgery, adding...

Dear pukka5, your fasciculations are not a contraindication for BBL surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified,...

In my practice, my board certified anesthesiologist's policy is to remove them and/or dark nail polish as they can interfere with monitoring oxygen levels. Check with your board certified plastic surgeon for his/her policy as they can vary.

Dear ethanar123, every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member,...

Your PS should know all of your risk factors for blood clots, be able to stratify your risk, and manage you accordingly. If you are a patient who is high risk for blood clots, you may want to consider if you want to do the surgery. The main risk is related to development of a blood clot in the...