Do chronic diseases such as kidney and lung disease rule you out as a candidate for a face lift? How about breast augmentation?

Thank you for the question.Yes, plastic surgical procedures can be done safely for patients with a variety of different “medical conditions”. Careful evaluation and treatment of the medical condition is necessary prior to determining the appropriate candidates for the tummy tuck procedure. In your case this would be best done by your internist and nephrologist. These physicians know your situation best and would be best suited to discuss your suitability for the procedure and the potentially increased risks/ complications that you should consider very carefully. Once these doctors provide you "medical clearance", please make sure you are seeking consultation with well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons who preferably work with board-certified anesthesiologists in fully accredited surgery facilities. Then, careful communication between all the doctors involved will be helpful when it comes to providing you with optimal care.Please make sure that you keep your overall health/safety as the first priority. Best wishes.

They don't rule you out. A more experienced surgeon will have a wider ability to care for people with medical problems. We here at Boris Cosmetic, between Dr. Gocken and Dr. Boris, we have 70 years of caring for patients under our belt. Dr. Gocken has done faceliffts on patients that have had heart transplants, that are on steroids, are chronic smokers as well as many other ailments. There is no substitute for experience.

Most patients that have chronic illnesses can have surgery they just need to be healthy to undergo surgery. As for also have a medial clearance by the treating doctor.