Surgeon didn't mark me up before surgery - why?

December 27, 2022
Asked By:angeleyes_xo

So I had my op on 23rd December and my surgeon didn't mark me up, I.e. do any markings by pen prior to my surgery. I wonder what the reason for this would be? Did he just freestyle it?

Answers (7)

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January 7, 2023

Answer: If for breast augmentation, if he is a minimalist, only one marking can be used which can be done in the OR

Sergei Kalsow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 7, 2023

Answer: If for breast augmentation, if he is a minimalist, only one marking can be used which can be done in the OR

Sergei Kalsow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 4, 2023

Answer: Markings

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 4, 2023

Answer: Markings

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2023

Answer: Breast Augmentation

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January 3, 2023

Answer: Breast Augmentation

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December 31, 2022

Answer: Markings

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 31, 2022

Answer: Markings

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2022

Answer: Surgery Markings

Farbod Esmailian, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 29, 2022

Answer: Surgery Markings

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