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Thank you for your question.A quick drug interaction search shows no drug interactions between fluoxetine and topical anesthetics such as lidocaine or marcaine. So if it is just straight local anesthesia, you should be safe to take your medication as you normally do and proceed. If you are going to be getting other oral medications for sedation for the procedure, then you would need to ask the MD administering those medications if there are any interactions with your other medications.Hope this helps!
It's important to discuss all medications that you take including prescription, over the counter, and supplements with your surgeon. This is for your safety. Though it may be possible to continue your fluoxetine and still receive local anesthesia, it is important that your surgeon is aware.
Yes, you can be taking fluoxetine and have local anesthesia safely. Be sure your surgeon is aware of all medications you are taking, both prescription and over-the-counter.
Yes, you should be able to stay on your medication prior, during, and after surgery. Do let your surgeon know all the medications and supplements you take.
Thank you for your question. You should ask your surgeon for specific advice. In my practice I tell my patients that they can sleep in any position they are comfortable. With removal alone there should not be any risk of structural damage by sleeping on the side. Again,...
If your incisions have healed properly, most patients can resume using an underwire bra after about one month following a breast lift. Consult your plastic surgeon for specific instructions in your case.Best wishes,Dr.Bruno
It all depends on the capsule. If you have a soft capsule that is not thickened and not bothersome, then leaving it alone and closing the pocket is more than sufficient and appropriate.
Stitches that are spitting are normally due to your body rejecting them or sometimes the quality of the suture. Either way there isnt much to do but be patient as they declare themselves and remove it. Make sure that you find our what stitch was used and never have that used on your...
Seromas after capsulectomy and explant are usually due to an incompletion of the procedure or excessive drainage post-op. Seromas usually lead to re-encapsulation. The fluid can resolve on its own. Unfortunately the recurrence of a encapsulation is higher after a seroma.All the...
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