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Breast Augmentation with High Blood Pressure

I am having breast surgery in 4 weeks, but have high blood pressure, of 135/95, will they still be able to procide with the operation?

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11 Doctor Answers | Asked by bodenbabe in hampshire

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Your cardiologist approval is a must

You have borderline hypertnsion and this need to be evaluated by your doctor. Youmay respond well to salt reduction in your diet or may need medication. The problem is not your current blood presuure of 135/95 ,but possble higher pressure when you come out of anesthesia. The main concern is the bleeding post surgery and also your health long term. Please treat your blood pressure before surgery.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Hypertension and Breast augmentation

You should first determine the cause of the high blood pressure because it may be an indication of underlying disease and/or could be easily treatable. Over the long term this has tremendous implications for you overall health and can lower your risk of heart disease or stroke. Medications can be used in the operatve period to control your blood pressure and is advised.

Breast implants and high blood pressure

It is extremely important for you to have a thorough medical work-up and be properly medicated to keep your blood proessure under control. High blood pressure can lead to many complications. Besides risks like stroke, etc.. Focusing on the breasts, high blood pressure may lead to a hematoma in the implant pocket which is not a good thing and would require additional surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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You will need clearance from your primary doctor. You should definitely have this checked out before you go ahead with surgery, especially one that is elective and not "necessay." It is just not worth the risk. It could be treated by something as simple as changing your diet or it be the start of heart disease which is very serious and complicates things. So it is best to get it under control. Once you figure out and correct what the underlying problem is, you should be ok to... more

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You should speak with both your plastic surgeon and your primary medical doctor. The cause of your high blood pressure should be determined and then controlled prior to any elective surgery. This will help you both in the short term with reducing risks related to your surgery, and also in the long term with reducing long-term risks related to chronic hypertension. Your surgery may need to be delayed a few months as this gets sorted out, but this will assure the safest course for you. ... more

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I concur with my colleagues. It is important for you to get evaluated by an Internist (Internal Medicine M.D. or primary care physician) regarding your borderline high blood pressure (hypertension) of unknown etiology. That needs to be worked up and managed first before considering any elective cosmetic surgery.

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Hi there- Let's put things into perspective... Plastic surgery is something that can be very healthy and provides a positive change in the lives of many women every year... But it is not like a heart operation for someone who needs one, or a mastectomy for someone with cancer... in other words, it is not NECESSARY. Because that is the perspective I believe in, I don't believe in taking ANY unnecessary risks when I perform surgery. Therefore, I would recommend you not have your desired surgery un more

Hypertension and breast augmentation with mastopexy

The lower figure is a bit high, but not bad. Tell the ps, see your family doctor. You don't mention your age, but you may be wise to get an ekg. You should also discuss with your private doctor treating the bp.

No breast implants with high blood pressure.

Hi. In New York City, we do not do any elective surgery such as breast implants or tummy tuck or liposuction in a woman with uncontrolled high blood pressure. You need to find out why, and then it needs to be brought down to near normal before surgery. Safer.

Breast augmentation with high blood pressure

Absolutely NOT! You need pre operative medical clearance and medication control. You are asking for a problem and so is your operative surgeon. From MIAMI

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ktkt
25 May 2013

I had normal blood pressure all my life. I had breast implants and I suffered a hematoma in the one breast. The Dr at the time wasn't sure it was a hematoma and let it be swollen for months & said that the swelling may go down on its own. I finally got a 2nd opinion and this Dr. confirmed it was a hematoma. I got it drained under local and it was the most pain I ever had in my life. I was in shock after the procedure--shaking. Then a few months later I had the implants removed and decided to have fat in my belly/inside thighs to be placed in the breasts instead. This proc turned out great. Months later I got my annual physical with my primary care Dr. and found I have high blood pressure. 130/90. I thought it may go away & just got it checked again and it continues to be high. I didn't tell my primary care Dr. about the elective sx due to HIPPA. Should I be telling the Dr. about the elective sx? I am hoping my blood pressure will correct itself if I regulate my diet and have regular exercise.

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