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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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aaabyme
in New Jersey
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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
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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....
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Mommy makeover with controlled high blood pressure
First, "Mommy makeover" could mean a few things. Breast lift, with our without augmentation. Abdomen lipo or tummy tuck. this will determine how long your operation will be.
Second: Your personal risk. Are you well controlled on meds? What other medical problems do you have?
All of this information needs to be taken in to see what your operative plan should be. Most of the time, Mommy Makeovers work well in well prepared,...
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It should be stable before surgery
Most patients with hypertension can be successfully treated with medications or even just diet. Hypertension disease is not a contraindication for surgery. Once the pressure is stabilized it is OK to proceed with surgery.
This is usually best accomplished by your primary care physician.
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Mommy Makeover is OK with high blood pressure
Well controlled high blood pressure will not be a problem for you to have a Mommy Makeover. Since a Mommy Makeover is a combination of procedures unique for you to treat the breasts (lift, reduction, or augmentation), fat excess (liposuction), and the tummy (tummy tuck, mini-tuck, or liposuction), your recovery time will vary. Your general physical condition, age, work activities, and procedures done will determine when you will be able to go to work, but most patients can...
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Re: Mommy makeover with hypertension
Hypertension, when under control, is not a problem if you are undergoing plastic surgery. Many patients can return to work after one or two weeks of recivery.
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High Blood Pressure and Cosmetic Surgery
Well controlled high blood pressure is not a problem usually for surgery but an evaluation would be needed by your primary care doctor should be performed prior to your anticipated surgery. This evaluation will determine your risk for surgery.
Dr. ES
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Mommy makeover with high blood pressure (controlled w/meds)
You need a medical clearance before having these operations called "mommy make over". Recovery can be 2 weeks to 2 months depending on amount of surgery and your healing potential. From MIAMI Dr. B
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Mommy Makeover in Patients with Medical Problems
Hi there-
As long as your blood pressure is maintained within a healthy range by your medications, the dose required to do so has been stable over time, and the doctor who treats you for your high blood pressure believes you are healthy enough to undergo the procedure, there should be no reason you cannot proceed with your Mommy Makeover.
Good Luck- be sure to visit only those surgeons certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery!
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Is mommy makeover safe with high blood pressure?
As with most surgical procedures, you would need to be evaluated by you internist for medical clearance prior to surgery. Assuming your high blood pressure is well-controlled with medication, this should not prevent you from having surgery. Most patients are ready to go back to work within 2 weeks or less after a mommy makeover. If you job requires strenuous activity, it could be 3 to 4 weeks before you are ready to go back to work.
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Mommy makeover and hypertension
From the limited information you posted it is impossible to say. Also mommy makeover refers to a number of different procedures on the breasts and abdomen. You may be a good candidate for some of these and not so good for others. The time required for recovery after surgery depends on which procedure(s) is/are performed. In general it is safe to assume you will need 3 to 4 weeks to recover to the point where you would have no activity restrictions. The high blood pressure in and of itself...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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MOMMY MAKEOVER VIDEO
SEE VIDEO BELOW: This sounds like a physcal job and it may be wise for you to take off a minimum of 3 weeks due to the abdominal muscle repair work and under the muscle placement or your implants. IF your blood pressure is well controlled, I see no reason why not to proceed.
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Can have mommy makeover with controlled high blood pressure.
Hi.
By controlled, I mean 120/80. If you are there, then it's fine. Set aside three weeks for recovery.
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Medical clearance prior to surgery
Based on the information you provided it is difficult to determine whether you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck proccedure. I suggest consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your best and safest possible options. You state that you are in god health so surgery should not be an issue. Just be sure to take your medication as instructed by your surgeon and inform the anesthesiologist of your condition. If a medical clearance is necessary then your plastic surgeon...
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Medical clearance
Your sugeon needs to speak to your internist. As long as your blood pressure is under control, then you should be a candidate. There is a slightly higher risk of hematomas ( bleeding) after surgery with hypertension. But if it is well controlled, it should not be a problem. Return to work in 2 - 3 weeks.
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