Mommy Makeover with High Blood Pressure (Controlled W/meds)

I'm 41 in good health except for HBP controlled/w meds.... am I a good candidate for a mommy makeover? Also, I am an officer in a state prison. How long will it be before returning to work after surgery?

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Candidate for mommy makeover?

If your blood pressure is well controlled there is no reason why you couldn't have your mommy makeover. For the kind of strenuous work that you do, unless there is light duty, I would recommend 6 weeks off, if possible. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS

Talmage J. Raine, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

If Your Blood Pressure is Adequately Treated & You're in Good Health Otherwise, There's No Reason Why You Can't Have Surgery

Patients who have a history of elevated blood pressure are commonly seen in cosmetic surgery practices. If your blood pressure is adequately treated and you’re in good health otherwise, there’s no reason not to have a mommy makeover. When a history of hypertension is present, we prefer that patients be cleared by their primary care physicians before we proceed with surgery. In some cases, your internist may order an EKG or lab work. With regard to your employment, we recommend... more

Candidacy for mommy makeover

Your plastic surgeon needs to examine you and review your medical and physical history in order to find out whether you are going to be a good candidate for mommy makeover. First and the foremost, your safety should be the number one concern. If you have a well-controlled hypertension, not on steroids, not a smoker, and in generally good health, you should be okay with mommy makeover. Similar to any elective surgery, all precautions should be taken to prevent peri-operative... more

Mommy makeover candidate?

If your hbp is controlled you should get clearance from your primary care physician before you proceed with the procedure. I recommend patients to take 2 full weeks off of work post mommy makeover. If your job requires heavy lifting or strenuous activity, I would recommend 6 weeks off of work for best results. Good luck.

Hbp and Mommy Makeover

If your general health is good and your blood pressure is under good control then combined abdominal and breast surgery is certainly possible. Without a though exam and evaluation by an experienced board certified plastic surgeon, it is hard to say anymore. Your height and weight would be a consideration. Do you smoke? It is for your surgeon to decide if he is comfortable proceeding. As to returning to work it could be as little as two weeks and up to four.

High Blood Pressure in Relation to Anesthesia

Many factors are considered in preparing a patient for Mommy Makeover surgery. High blood pressure does not rule you out as a candidate, but it must absolutely be adequately controlled. You will need a medical clearance from your treating physician before you can safely be considered for anesthesia. Most patients can return to work approximately two to four weeks after surgery. If your job involves a great deal of standing, then you may require a longer delay before returning to work.... more

Mommy Makeover procedures and Hypertension

High blood pressure is a common issue we see in patients. I would recommend you visit with your family doc or internist to make sure that your blood pressure is well controlled. Once you have obtained medicine clearance for surgery, you should be fine to proceed with surgery. As per recovery, it all depends on what procedures you require. Generally, most mommy makeover require some form of tummy tuck procedure. I would say you should avoid heavy lifting or... more

Mommy makeover

Without an exam it is difficult to say what type of surgery would be best for you. In general, I instruct patients after surgery to avoid heavy lifting for about 6-8 weeks.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

High blood pressure and mommy makeover

If your blood pressure is under good control with your medications, and you have NO other health issues, your risk of anesthesia is only slightly higher than a healthy person. You should be able to proceed with your surgery successfully. In our practice, we would also get a medical clearance, EKG and labwork on you.

High blood pressure and surgery.

If your blood pressure is under good control you should not have a problem with your surgery. Your general health needs to be factored into the equation also; so it is always a good idea to discuss the surgery with your regular family physician to get a clearance. I would anticipate that you would be able to return to office work in 2-3 weeks but would not recommend you attempting strenuous activity for six weeks. You will not have the same level of strength you had before surgery... more