Blood clots or arteriovenous malformation - Is it safe to get a full lift if you are unaware of any clots or issues?

Hi Chellechelle92, Thank you for your question about blood clots or an arteriovenous malformation, and whether it is safe to get a full lift if you are unaware of any clots or issues. You have these blood clot issues evaluated by a hematologist. You may have a serious condition. Blood labs should be collected. You may even need radiographic testing to secure a final diagnosis. Once your hematologist clears you for surgery, consider consulting with a plastic surgeon. To get an accurate assessment of what exactly you need, schedule a virtual consultation. Most plastic surgeons offer free virtual consultations. After your 360 circumferential lower body lift, you should be given 2 weeks of blood thinner injection, like Lovenox, to minimize the chances of you developing a blood clot. I hope I have answered your question about blood clots or an arteriovenous malformation, and whether it is safe to get a full lift if you are unaware of any clots or issues. If you have any more questions regarding the lower body lift, 360 circumferential lower body lift, belt lipectomy, belt abdominoplasty, or belt dermolipectomy, please get in touch with an experienced plastic surgeon. Since the body lift is a big procedure, please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing the lower body lift. Do your research. Make sure they have performed at least 150 circumferential lower-body lift surgeries and have before-and-after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before-and-after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. If you cannot find an experienced, lower-body lift surgeon in your neighborhood, consider traveling out of state if you must. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA, FACS, FICS, FASMBS (President of the American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, and International College of Surgery and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)