As long as you are on appropriate levels of thyroid hormone replacement

W. Tracy Hankins, MD answers: Is Tummy Tuck safe for patient with no thyroid?

I exercise daily for about 1 hour or more. I weigh 180lbs but don't have a thyroid. Is it safe for me to have a Tummy Tuck? I drink maybe once a month and don't smoke.


W. Tracy Hankins, MD
4 months ago
By W. Tracy Hankins, MD - Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

You should be fine to have surgery as long as you are on synthetic thyroid hormone replacement. You should have your levels checked and be sure you are on a stable regimen prior to surgery.

Web reference: http://www.hankinsplasticsurgery.com
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