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It is not typically necessary to remove the Mirena for a tummy tuck procedure. The plastic surgeon will have to stratify your individual risk for these procedures.
It is my pleasure to answer your question. You don't have to remove the Mirena for the tummy tuck and Brazilian Butt Lift surgery.
I do not require the removal of the Mirena for this surgery. The risk of pregnancy during your recovery period is higher than the thromboembolism that could be caused with the surgery while having the IUD.
Typically, I do not require my patients to remove their IUD's before surgery, but it is important to let your doctor know that it is present.
From my stand point you would not have to remove a IUD for abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) or breast augmentation. I would also check with your gynecologist.
There are plenty of alternatives to gauze dressings. You may proceed with the operation with alternative wound management strategy.
It is much too early in your postop journey to consider revision. Follow up with your surgeon and try to be patient
Patients on the mend from a minor called generally are not canceled for elective surgery. This is a decision the needs to be made by your surgeon and anesthesiologist however.
The answer to your question depends on how your plastic surgeon corrected your rectus diastasis (muscle separation). Obviously, the muscle repair is one of the most important pieces of a tummy tuck. If the muscle repair comes apart, you will have a bulge, either above or below the...
As long as your ulcers are well controlled with medications and you have clearance for surgery, you should be fine. I would make sure everyone taking care of you is aware so they don't give you any medications that could make them worse during or after your surgery.
While those symptoms are normal early on, 11 days postop is something to investigate because of your hiatal hernia history. Consult your plastic surgeon and a GI doc, as he may be able to treat the symptoms with medications until they subside
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