Will Low Blood Pressure Affect Tummy Tuck Surgery or Recovery?

asked 2 years ago by LME in USA
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
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I am told that I have low blood pressure. According to my doctor, as long as I feel good and I'm not overly tired, this can be ok. My concern is that it might have an affect on a tummy tuck I have been considering. Will it cause slow wound healing, poor blood flow, etc?

11 answers to Will Low Blood Pressure Affect Tummy Tuck Surgery or Recovery?

Low Blood Pressure without symptoms should not affect Tummy Tuck

A Low Blood pressure baseline that is asymptomatic and considered "healthy" by your PMD generally goes along with longevity. It should not affect the outcome or recovery time following your tummy tuck. However you may be sensitive to pain medications or dehydration which could make you dizzy if you stand up or change your position quickly (postural hypotension) so just be a careful to move slowly.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Low Blood Pressure probably not a problem

I would not be too concerned about your blood pressure being too low as well as you stay well hydrated and follow all of your Plastic Surgeons recommendations. Be sure you get medical clearance from your medical doctor to be sure everyone agrees.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

DiscoverTheBeauty.com

Low Blood Pressure, by itself, is not a risk for Tummy Tuck Surgery

Hi there- As long as you are otherwise healthy, and you don't have symptoms from your blood pressure being low (light-headedness, fainting, etc..), this finding should not contraindicate your desired surgery. Low blood pressure is seen often in my most fit, young patients, and in these women it is simply a manifestation of their high level of cardiovascular health and fitness.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Low blood pressure and a tummy tuck surgery

As your doctor said your low blood pressure is OK as long as you feel okay. As far as a tummy tuck is concerned low blood pressure would make the complication of a hematoma less likely and therefore it could be helpful. The problem of high blood pressure is more common after any surgery because of pain and this is where some patients develope hematomas.

Walter D. Gracia, MD
Arlington Plastic Surgeon

Low Blood Pressure and Tummy Tuck

The safety of any surgery and, more importantly, your own well being is critically dependent on HOW LOW is is your low blood pressure. Most young women and athletic women run "low" blood pressures in general this poses not risk whatsoever. However, on the other side of the spectrum, in elderly patients who already have plaques in their blood vessels and in whom a slightly higher blood pressure is NEEDED to perfuse the brain, heart and kidneys, a drop in the pressure may cause a... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

How low is low: blood pressure and tummy tuck

How low is low? It would be unusual for your low blood pressure to cause a significant problem. If a thorough evaluation of your condition has been completed it would be optimal for your physician to provide a record of your laboratory studies for the anesthesia personnel. Rarely, low blood pressure requires treatment with medications and in these instances, it is imperative that your anesthesiologist be fully aware.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Blood pressure and plastic surgery

Before having any elective surgery, especially plastic surgery, it is very important that you have medical clearance to ensure that there is no medical reason that may complicate your surgery or your recovery. As long as all is well and you are medically optimized, then you should do well. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.ShaferPlasticSurgery.com

Low blood pressure and tummy tuck surgery or recovery

Usually low pressure may be a sign of anemia or other medical issues. Before considering upon having ANY surgery go get a clearance to determine if you have any medical issues. From MIAMI

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Low blood pressure and tummy tuck

As long as your doctor clears you for elective surgery, this should not have an effect on your wound healing and risk of infection. You would obviously need to have routine bloodwork done prior to surgery to rule out anemia or any other medical issues. Good luck, /nsn.

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with low blood pressure

Generally speaking low blood pressure is a good thing to have unless associated with shock after acute blood loss, etc. I would not be concerned about performing a tummy tuck on you assuming there are no other medical conditions which would make you a high risk.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck with low blood pressure

It really depends on how low is your blood pressure. Typically, a low blood pressure does not preclude a tummy tuck procedure. You blood pressure can be improved by taking fluid after the surgery. You just need to make sure that your red blood cell count is not too low.