Prior to Post-Bariatric Surgery
Be sure to tell Dr. Tavoussi everything
about medication you take, all the healthy
issues and your medical back ground for
the procedure to go more smoothly and comfortably
for you.
If you are a smoker, it is recommended that
you stop smoking well in advance of the
surgery. Smoking can affect your ability
to heal. Certain medications that increase
the risk of bleeding such as Aspirin, non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medications, and some
vitamins/homeopathic regimens should be
discontinued prior to post-bariatric surgery.
The surgeries are performed in a safe, certified
facility one year after bypass surgery or
when weight loss has plateaued for three
to six months.
Anesthesia
Almost all body lift procedures are performed
under general anesthesia. Some plastic surgeons
will combine the general anesthetic with epidural
anesthesia, mostly to manage postoperative
pain. It is important that the facility that
the procedure is performed in is an accredited
facility where the type of anesthesia utilized
is allowed.
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