Limb Lengthening Forum
Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: thth82 on June 03, 2023, 04:41:38 PM
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What is more dangerous surgery - BBL or lengthening in the femurs? Which surgery is more likely to get an fatal outcome?
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I think BBL is more dangerous which can actually lead to death, but LL has more complications rarely deaths, also BBL has less recovery as in you actually look normal quicker, than LL.
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What is more dangerous surgery - BBL or lengthening in the femurs? Which surgery is more likely to get an fatal outcome?
I don't think you'll find any solid data on this, but my guess would be that BBL's are more dangerous.
The main cause of death for BBL's is fat embolisms. This happens because the procedure literally entails transferring fat from one part of the body (like the stomach or back) and injecting it into the butt. The issue here is that any fat that gets accidentally injected into a vein can cause a fat embolism. A skilled surgeon knows how to avoid this, but many people are getting BBL's from "part-time" BBL surgeons (eg. surgeons who's main specialty isn't BBL and who kind of are just doing it on the side for cash) or by less-than-reputable professionals in low cost of living practices like Mexico or Brazil.
The main cause of death for limb lengthening would be blood clots that become either pulmonary or cardiac embolisms. The risk for this is extremely low, however, as any reputable doctor will prescribe a blood thinner like Xarelto or Eliqis to prevent blood clots.
The bigger risk for limb lengthening is not death, but biomechanics. Being able to walk 100% normally, regaining full range of motion, etc.
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The main cause of death for limb lengthening would be blood clots that become either pulmonary or cardiac embolisms. The risk for this is extremely low, however, as any reputable doctor will prescribe a blood thinner like Xarelto or Eliqis to prevent blood clots.
What is it about LL that raises the risk of blood clots happening? Isnt there also in theory a chance of fat embolism happening in the case of LL or am I mistaken here?
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What is it about LL that raises the risk of blood clots happening? Isnt there also in theory a chance of fat embolism happening in the case of LL or am I mistaken here?
Any surgery increases the odds of blood clots. Long periods of inactivity like laying in bed or being wheelchair bound also increase your risk for blood clots. That's why it is important to try to walk a little bit using a walker if you get limb lengthening surgery done using a non-weight bearing nail.