Will Diabetes/high Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Affect a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

asked 6 months ago by juanis in El Paso, TX
Latest answer by J. Jason Wendel, MD
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I have diabetes (controlled) high blood pressure and high cholesterol, will these problems prevent me from getting an abdominoplasty?

11 answers to Will Diabetes/high Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Affect a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Diabetes and tummy tuck

The medical conditions you describe place you at some increased risk but do not necessarily mean that you can't have a tummy tuck. It is important to discuss all of your medical conditions with both your plastic surgeon and your medical doctor. It will be important to have your diabetes, BP, and cholesteral under control and monitored. Only proceed with elective surgery when have medical clearance from your health care providers and follow their instructions to a T... more

J. Jason Wendel, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Medical Problems Affect A Tummy Tuck

Great question! Though medical problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure increase the risks factors, it does not prevent you from having an abdominoplasty. If you are being treated by your primary care physician and have a medical clearence you may be a candidate for a tummy tuck. It is important to let both your plastic surgeon and your primary care physician know of all health issues.

M. Mark Mofid, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Contemplating tummy tuck with history of high blood pressure and diabetes

Diabetes and high blood pressure will absolutely increase your risk for problems but will not necessarily prevent you from having a tummy tuck. If both are well under control and you don't have other major risk factors, you could potentially have the surgery though medical clearance is mandatory. This is elective surgery so you want to make sure that everything is in your favor. Other important issues to consider which you did not mention are age, weight - BMI/obesity, cardiac status... more

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

www.turkeltaub.com

Medical Conditions do Increase Surgical Risks

Hello there! It's nice to meet a fellow El Paso-an here on Realself! While there is no question that your particular medical conditions increase your risks with abdominoplasty, this does not necessarily mean you could not safely have the procedure... Just that careful and deliberate steps need to be taken in the planning of your surgery with close communication between your surgeon and your medical doctor.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Will Diabetes/high Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Affect a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

YES! Read all the expert posters here. Your risks increase with any medical problems. Best to check with your doctors to obtain a FULL medical clearance.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Effect of diabetes and hypertension on abdominoplasty

The question should best be directed to your internist and/or endocrinologist. Medical clearance is required for an abdominoplasty and this is a call that must be made by your treating physician based on whether your blood pressure and sugar are controlled. If your medical situation is well controlled, then your plastic surgeon will discuss the potential risks applicable to a diabetic, in terms of wound healing, or a hypertensive patient, including embolism.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Close monitoring required after abdominoplasty if you have diabetes

Having these types of medical issues should not present a problem unless they are not under control. Medical clearance from your primary care physician is required. Anesthesia will run a fasting glucose and take a look at your blood pressure the day of surgery-if all is well surgery will proceed. It is worth mentioning that if you have diabetes; the possability of having complications with wound healing is a concern. Close monitoring by you and your PS will minimize problems in the post... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes affects tummy tuck planning

Any medical condition, including high blood pressure, or diabetes, will push up your tummy tuck risks, though with careful planning you can do well. An important step is a medical clearance by your family doctor to ensure that your health history has been considered, and any condition you might have should be under good control. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure can Affect Abdominoplasty

Both diabetes and high blood pressure need to be addressed if you are considering an abdominoplasty. Your plastic surgeon should communicate with your primary care doctor about making sure you are a good candidate for surgery and that your medical issues are controlled.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, and Tummy Tucks

Dear Juanis, Because of your medical conditions, you are at a higher risk for complications with a tummy tuck but these risks can be minimized with good preoperative medical planning. By controlling your diabetes, maintaining normal blood pressure, and watching your cholesterol,you will be doing your part to make your surgery as safe as possible. This requires close cooperation between your medical team and your plastic surgeon. If they feel you are a candidate for... more

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD
Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon

www.stlcosmeticsurgery.com

Tummy Tuck surgery with Medical Problems?

Thank you for the question. Yes, tummy tuck procedures can be done safely for patients with a variety of different “medical conditions”. Careful evaluation and treatment of the medical conditions is necessary prior to determining the appropriate candidates for the tummy tuck procedure. The physicians treating your medical conditions know your situation best and would be best suited to discuss your suitability for the procedure and the potentially increased risks/... more