What goes on in a pre operative tummy tuck assessment. What do they do and what are they checking for. I get faint at the sight of blood but I'm guessing they are going to need to do this?
Answer: Pre-op visit suggests your consultation is already done and you're scheduled for surgery. At the pre-op, your surgeon will complete an exam and review your history and fill out the paperwork required by the surgery facility. Consents are signed and prescriptions are given and should be filled before the procedure. Some will counsel you on a bowel prep as well. You will have blood work done but its usually at the lab or the facility. Hope it works out well for you.
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Answer: Pre-op visit suggests your consultation is already done and you're scheduled for surgery. At the pre-op, your surgeon will complete an exam and review your history and fill out the paperwork required by the surgery facility. Consents are signed and prescriptions are given and should be filled before the procedure. Some will counsel you on a bowel prep as well. You will have blood work done but its usually at the lab or the facility. Hope it works out well for you.
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June 24, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Assessment Assuming that you are proceeding with a consultation your abdomen and general body habitus will be assessed. If you are a candidate for tightening of your muscles and removal of loose skin and fat, your surgeon will determine your medical suitability based on your weight, smoking habits and general health. In our Certified facility here in Los Angeles we do require basic blood tests to check for diabetes, anemia, low platelets and clotting ability although most healthy patients pass without difficulty. Your surgeon's routine may differ but in the end you should seek to be confident that you're not taking unnecessary risks. During the surgery your calves should be compressed by "sequential stockings" and you should be strongly encouraged to get out of bed and ambulate to quickly after your procedure to restore lower leg circulation and reduce the risks of blood clots.I hope that this helps. Keep in mind that appropriate full tummy tuck patients enjoy some of the most dramatic improvements in their body and self confidence.Regards,Jon A Perlman MD FACS
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June 24, 2016
Answer: Tummy Tuck Assessment Assuming that you are proceeding with a consultation your abdomen and general body habitus will be assessed. If you are a candidate for tightening of your muscles and removal of loose skin and fat, your surgeon will determine your medical suitability based on your weight, smoking habits and general health. In our Certified facility here in Los Angeles we do require basic blood tests to check for diabetes, anemia, low platelets and clotting ability although most healthy patients pass without difficulty. Your surgeon's routine may differ but in the end you should seek to be confident that you're not taking unnecessary risks. During the surgery your calves should be compressed by "sequential stockings" and you should be strongly encouraged to get out of bed and ambulate to quickly after your procedure to restore lower leg circulation and reduce the risks of blood clots.I hope that this helps. Keep in mind that appropriate full tummy tuck patients enjoy some of the most dramatic improvements in their body and self confidence.Regards,Jon A Perlman MD FACS
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