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You can have the treatment as long as it’s local anesthetic and not an excessive amount of treatment (i.e. multiple areas) . There is no increase in clotting disorders when done with local, when general anesthesia is performed then there is an increased risk
Dear DC,Protein c and s deficiency put you at risks for blood clots when you have procedures. I know many people who have had procedures with these conditions and have done fine, but you should take extra DVT precautions and early ambulation.Best. Dr BrechtSeattle, Wa
Hi and welcome to our forum!Protein S deficiency is a rare condition, an autosomal dominant trait or secondary to Vitamin K deficiency. It results in increased risk of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Liposuction in and of itself has known complications of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, especially if performed under general anesthesia. Your hematologist is required to make this difficult decision based upon relative risk. While most coagulopathies cause bleeding, this coagulopathy increases clotting. I would rather diet...Best wishes
Dear HateIt, I understand your concern. It is best that you consult your plastic surgeon regarding post operative care and management (i.e including massage techniques and timing) specific to your case. Your surgeon knows your condition well and has preferences on when and what to use for...
It's important to know if this operation was performed with general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia. In any case, it's unlikely that it would impact the pregnancy. However, you should let your gynecologist know about that and do all the pre-natal tests necessary to establish the wellbeing of t...
Dear Tasteful5942, I understand your concern and it is quite normal to be concerned about the outcome following a liposuction surgery. However, you are still in the very early stages of the healing process.Your will need to be patient at this moment and follow what your surgeon has...
Thank you for your question. You may still have some swelling, which may last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease any swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding Vanquish f...
While I cannot provide a formal assessment without seeing you as a patient in my clinic, from your photos it appears you would be an excellent candidate for body contouring. In my clinic we combine tumescent liposculpture with CoolSculpting, Vanquish, and Thermitight to customize treatment plans...
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