Safe for me to have Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

I have a lot of loose skin and some fat in my waist area. I am scheduled for Liposuction and a Tummy Tuck on May 15th. My cardiologist has requested a stress test on the 11th to make sure I can stand the surgery. I had triple bypass heart surgery four years ago. I felt good ever since the odd angina episode, but it usually happens when I have pushed myself. Is there a big risk for me?

4 answers to “Safe for me to have Tummy Tuck and...”

A: All surgeries carry risks.

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Any surgery using anesthesia carries risks. It is up to your surgeon and internest to determine your health. I know nothing about your health so I can not tell you what your risks are.

A: Cardiac check up is good idea

By Robin T.W. Yuan, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Sounds like your cardiologist is on top of things and making sure your heart is healthy enough. On the other hand, bad things can happen to healthy patients because of the type of surgery performed. Too much liposuction over too large an area or combined too aggressively with abdominoplasty may carry... more

A: Risk for combined procedures

By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Your risk is certainly elevated relative to a healthy 30-year old having the same procedure. You are doing the right thing by having a cardiology evaluation. There is no absolute answer in determining risk. That is between you, your surgeon and your cardiologist. Obviously, the safest route is the... more

A: I think your risk is elevated and I would not do this surgery.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi. If I understood you correctly, and you are having episodes of angina currently, after a triple bypass, then I am afraid it is not safe for you to have an abdominoplasty. I would not do it even if you are cleared by your cardiologist. I would be surprised if the anesthesiologist... more

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houndlady
4 posts
7 May 2009

Thanks for the answers I am doing the right thing but I know there are risks in any surgery,I have already had an eye lift and mini face lift, wish I could do this under local anaesthetic too! When I was thirty I didn't need it:-) I wonder if Lipo would be better? Thank you all so much for the comments this is a wonderful service!

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houndlady
4 posts
1 Jul 2009

Well I passed my nuclear stress test no problem and went ahead with the tummy tuck and liposuction I am onto week six now and feel great, so nice to have gotten rid of the extra skin my PS and my Cardiologist were wonderful and I was carefully monitored. Having had two heart attacks and triple bypass surgery and being forty nine it was a higher risk than a healthy thirty year old. My surgeons just think I am a tough English cookie:-) Healing very well, scar isn't too bad, still wearing my binder but two sizes smaller as the swelling goes down. Thanks to all who posted on here.