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Liposuction/BBL is not an operation with unique challenges for those with ulcerative colitis. The potential safety and effectiveness of this procedure for you would be assessed at a personalised consultation, and would benefit from the advice of your gastroenterologist. Common recommendations for medications are as follows:Aminosalicylates (sulfasalazine and mesalamine) should be discontinued 1 day before surgery with resumption 3 days after surgery, especially in patients with susceptibility for decreased glomerular filtrationFor patients receiving glucocorticoids, the most relevant issue is to ensure adequate stress glucocorticoid supplementation if requiredPurine analogues (6-mercaptopurine/azathioprine) should be withheld on the day of surgery and resumed in the first 3 postoperative days when oral medications are resumed, if renal function remains normalCyclosporine should be continued in the preoperative and immediate postoperative period, given the existing evidenceMethotrexate should be discontinued 1 week before surgery until at least 1 week after surgery in patients with a history of infectious complications and resumed after successful wound healingImmunomodulator therapy with anti–tumor necrosis factor agents should be continued in the perioperative setting
Hello and thank you for your question. Thebest advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. If you are otherwise healthy and can obtain medical clearance from your primary physician, then you could safely proceed forward with a BBL and liposuction. This decision shouldbe based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both youand your surgeon. Make sure you specifically lookat before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgeryperformed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. The mostimportant aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommendthat you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon whocan evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D. FACSHarvard-trained plastic surgeon
Dear Medina2018,as long as your disease is under control, you should be fine. You will need a clearance from your doctor before the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Without photos, unable to determine candidacy. Most surgeons will want you to have a BMI under 32 to have this surgery. Look at the "before and after" photos of butt implants and BAs on the BCPSs' websites, number of surgeries performed, and patient feedback. However, nothing can replace...
Dear the_won,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American ...
Dear Tonia10469,I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a BBL surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process at 7 days post op.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has in...
