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Is it okay to have plastic surgery while menstruating?

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JenD.Jun 6, 2010

Tummy tuck and breast aug: I have my surgery tomorrow morning. I have had a c-section and was told that that pain is WAY worse. Is that true? Also, I am on my period, the office told me that it was ok. Any concerns on that?

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Caner Kacmaz, MD

Taking Afrin before surgery will reduce bleeding during surgery. It can also be used after surgery as well. However, it should only be used if you have extreme congestion or a lot of bleeding. Best of luck to you.

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Sean Hill, MD

Answer from Dr. Sean Hill, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon at Lone Star Plastic Surgery – Frisco, TX: Great question — bruising is a completely normal part of the healing process after both liposuction and a mommy makeover, especially when combining procedures like tummy tuck, breast s...

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Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

These procedures are certainly done together all the time safely across the country. You should, of course discuss this with both your Gynecologist as well as your Plastic Surgeon and make sure they have worked together in the past to perform these combination procedures.

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Caner Kacmaz, MD

Ideally, my recommendation is staying out of the water for at least six weeks. However, some plastic surgeons are ok with 4 week recovery time. Please consult your surgeon for his recommendation

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Brian K. Reedy, MD

Thanks for your question! You will want to be at your goal/ideal weight prior to surgery for the best possible result. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

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Otto Joseph Placik, MD

SEE VIDEO BELOW: A mommy tuck is simply a tummy tuck performed following pregnancy. A mommy makeover is a tummy tuck performed in combination with a breast enhancement procedure (lift or augmentation)

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