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??
February 15, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck and venous insufficiency Dear Sincere494465, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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February 15, 2023
Answer: Tummy tuck and venous insufficiency Dear Sincere494465, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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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). I would suggest wearing medium compression stockings either knee or mid thigh high worn prior to the beginning of surgery, and continued for several days post-op until you are ambulating freely. Please call your operating surgeon to get his/her approval for these stockings (which may be purchased at any surgical supply store). You may also look into Amazon to purchase home compressive devices. We give them to all abdominoplasty cases (Quinear model QN005A seems to be inexpensive and works well with my patients). Best wishes. Good luck with your procedure. Dr. Taranow
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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). I would suggest wearing medium compression stockings either knee or mid thigh high worn prior to the beginning of surgery, and continued for several days post-op until you are ambulating freely. Please call your operating surgeon to get his/her approval for these stockings (which may be purchased at any surgical supply store). You may also look into Amazon to purchase home compressive devices. We give them to all abdominoplasty cases (Quinear model QN005A seems to be inexpensive and works well with my patients). Best wishes. Good luck with your procedure. Dr. Taranow
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