Hello. I am scheduled for tummy tuck with lipo to flanks in 2 weeks. I do suffer from venous insufficiency and varicose veins. I had ultrasound done and was cleared by vascular dr. Does this put me in high risk??
Answer: Tummy Tuck and Venous Insufficiency Thank you for your question regarding tummy tuck and liposuction procedures in the presence of venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Despite your venous concerns, provided your vascular and internal medicine doctors consider you healthy enough for surgery, you should be able to safely proceed with your tummy tuck and liposuction. For future consideration, you may want to look into varicose vein removal to alleviate symptoms and potentially improve your circulation. Post-surgery, blood thinners are typically recommended for at least a week to mitigate the risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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Answer: Tummy Tuck and Venous Insufficiency Thank you for your question regarding tummy tuck and liposuction procedures in the presence of venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Despite your venous concerns, provided your vascular and internal medicine doctors consider you healthy enough for surgery, you should be able to safely proceed with your tummy tuck and liposuction. For future consideration, you may want to look into varicose vein removal to alleviate symptoms and potentially improve your circulation. Post-surgery, blood thinners are typically recommended for at least a week to mitigate the risk of blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
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February 22, 2023
Answer: Venous insufficiency Safety is always the number one priority in surgery. Your venous insufficiency puts you at an elevated risk for development of blood clots, however there are many things that can be done preventatively. Use of compression stockings and/or sequential compression devices can be used. Walking around after surgery and doing deep breathing exercises are also indicated. If your surgeon feels it is warranted, medications can also be given to help with blood clot prevention.
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February 22, 2023
Answer: Venous insufficiency Safety is always the number one priority in surgery. Your venous insufficiency puts you at an elevated risk for development of blood clots, however there are many things that can be done preventatively. Use of compression stockings and/or sequential compression devices can be used. Walking around after surgery and doing deep breathing exercises are also indicated. If your surgeon feels it is warranted, medications can also be given to help with blood clot prevention.
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February 18, 2023
Answer: Risk after tummy tuck Having a history of varicose veins and venous insufficiency may place you at increased risk of DVT/PE. Discuss VTE prophylaxis (protection against blood clots) with your surgeon prior to your operation.
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February 18, 2023
Answer: Risk after tummy tuck Having a history of varicose veins and venous insufficiency may place you at increased risk of DVT/PE. Discuss VTE prophylaxis (protection against blood clots) with your surgeon prior to your operation.
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck and venous insufficiency Dear Sincere494465,
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck and venous insufficiency Dear Sincere494465,
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Lower leg varicose veins and surgical risks Varicose veins are not a contraindication for an abdominoplasty procedure, but they do increase your Caprini score (a grading scale for the risks of postoperative blood clot development) by one point (not very significant).
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Lower leg varicose veins and surgical risks Varicose veins are not a contraindication for an abdominoplasty procedure, but they do increase your Caprini score (a grading scale for the risks of postoperative blood clot development) by one point (not very significant).
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