Preparing for Tummy tuck surgery
During the consultation one is asked to express their goals and expectation s for the surgery and then the surgeon will express what he believes is achievable. After one has chosen to undergo the procedure and chosen the surgeon he or she will schedule an appointment date for their procedure. The surgeon will then issue a list of pre-operative instructions. This list often includes lab testing for example routine blood work and cardiac work up if there is any history of heart disease. Leading Beverly Hills Tummy tuck surgeons ask their patients to stop taking medications including aspirin, non-sterodial anti-inflammatory drugs and blood thinners. Blood thinners and some herbal remedies increase the risk of excessive bleeding. Some all natural products also work as blood thinners and increase the risk of excessive bleeding, things like omega-3 fatty acids, green tea, gingko bilboa.
Always make sure to tell the surgeon about everything one is taking, but never stop taking any medication without first consulting with ones personal physician. Some surgeons may suggest that one add different medications to their daily regimen such as 500 mg of vitamin C a day. Most Los Angeles Tummy tuck surgeons also include a list of do’s and don’ts about eating and drinking before surgery. All patients who smoke are advised to kick the habit in order for the proper healing to take place. Healing lessens the oxygen flow to the blood which slows down the healing process. Things like Nicotine gums and patches can be used to assists in ones road to quit smoking before surgery.
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