~FREE~ plastic surgery?
I know, I've heard it's available, and I've heard it's an urban legend. But I'm curious if anyone here really knows it's possible, or available, out there some place? Preferably in NC?
I heard that there is a burn center in PA that does it in exchange for donated skin, and I also heard that Duke does it. But I have no real realiable sources for that info. And, could they use our skin for that? I've seen skin grafts created in the OR, and they don't need a lot of skin to make one, but I don't know if our skin is quality enough for that?
I spoke with a local plastic surgeon here, who said he thought it sounded like a good enough thing to check into.
So, who knows anything about it?
I heard that there is a burn center in PA that does it in exchange for donated skin, and I also heard that Duke does it. But I have no real realiable sources for that info. And, could they use our skin for that? I've seen skin grafts created in the OR, and they don't need a lot of skin to make one, but I don't know if our skin is quality enough for that?
I spoke with a local plastic surgeon here, who said he thought it sounded like a good enough thing to check into.
So, who knows anything about it?
Dena
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Starting weight: 297 / Goal weight: 140's / Current weight: 138-143
Lap RNY 3/12/2007 ~ Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck 7/12/2010
See my YouTube vlogs here: http://www.youtube.com/user/LiLtinee
Add me as a friend on Facebook: Dena Waskiewicz
Starting weight: 297 / Goal weight: 140's / Current weight: 138-143
Lap RNY 3/12/2007 ~ Fleur-de-Lis tummy tuck 7/12/2010
When I attended a support group meeting at Duke re: plastics someone asked about it and they said that they didn't do it. I don't know of any programs that do. Please let us know if you do hear of anything.
Have you cross-posted this to the plastic surgery forum?
Good luck!
Barbara
ObesityHelp Coach and Support Group Leader
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High-264, Current-148, Goal-145