Tummy Tuck and Other Procedures with Beta Thalassemia Trait?

Most plastic surgeons are general surgery trained prior to entering a plastic surgery residency. I would check the credentials of the plastic surgeon you consulted with as there are other routes to plastic surgery. A plastic surgeon with Board certification in both General Surgery and Plastic...

I agree that you should definitely follow-up with your PCP or internist for evaluation in desired procedures and with the cause of any anemia out in the open they will be able to recommend treatment based on diagnosis. So, it is possible to have surgery with blood levels that are lower than...

High Tension Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty as is performed in Los Angeles & Beverly Hills combines several procedures to deliver amazing results. It lifts up and tightens the thighs and buttocks, while narrowing the waist line, and tightening the abdominal wall. A regular tummy tuck does not...

This is not normal. You need to express your concern to your surgeon and if they don't address it, please seek the advice of another surgeon who can. Best of luck.

I normally use only dissolving sutures under the skin to close the incision from a tummy tuck. If you have sutures that need to be removed, they should be removed within 2 weeks to prevent railroad track scars. Less than 7 days is ideal, but it depends on whether your surgeon used any deeper...

 A Low Blood pressure baseline that is asymptomatic  and considered "healthy" by your PMD generally goes along with longevity. It should not affect the outcome or recovery time following your tummy tuck. However you may be sensitive to pain medications or dehydration which...