Can you use Arnica cooling gel on the bruised areas before putting on compression garments?

It is extremely uncommon for muscle repair to break although it can happen. It sounds like you had a complication with an infection. Usually this is superficial to the muscle repair. The sutures holidng the muscles together can cause significant discomfort, especially weight gain occurred....

Hello Lori ellis. This gene defect will likely increase the risks of blood clotting with surgery and anesthesia. Consider see a hematologist (blood specialist) to asses your risks and address whether it's safe to have surgery. Best, Dr. ALDO.

Thank you very much for your question. Gaining 60 pounds is a lot of weight and will cause your body to change in a variety of ways. However, without a photograph and specific height/weight information, it is difficult to provide any other meaningful advice to your question.

Congratulations on your weight loss.  I encourage you to be patient and keep trying to lose weight and get your BMI below 31 as this is the range when cosmetic/elective surgery becomes much safer.  Life and safety is always priority.  Patience and getting the best outcome with a...

Lesbella it will be better for your result and better for your health, to lose weight first. One option is to work with a nutritionist and don't forget to exercise as well, they work well together. Check out the link below to an article I wrote about losing weight prior to plastic surgery,...