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Are the Risks Higher if I Have a Tummy Tuck with Mild Cardiomyopathy?

asked 2 years ago by 3460anon in america
Latest answer by Armando Soto, MD
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I am looking at having a tummy tuck soon after carrying twins. Are the risks higher/different or the same as any other patient if I have mild cardiomyopathy caused by the pregnancy? Thanks

3 answers to Are the Risks Higher if I Have a Tummy Tuck with Mild Cardiomyopathy?

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Elective Surgery should only occur under optimized circumstances

Hi there- It sounds like there are a few issues to discuss.... With regard to the timing of your surgery, I would always wait until at least 6 months had passed from the delivery of your baby, or 3 months after breast feeding. This is important, as it allows your body to return to a baseline state of health, making your desired improvements safer and easier to achieve for you. As far as your heart condition, I would advise you to complete whatever cardiac evaluation recommended by more
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Criticial to reach stable weight first

I don't perform procedures after pregnancy until patients have reached there baseline weight.  Futhermore the procedure can be very limiting for 2 to 6 weeks after surgery depending on the amount of plication done, plus liposuction if necessary and general recovery after any procedure.
Robert Whitfield, MD

Milwaukee Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck risks

The ultimate risk of all surgery we do is death -- if you have a medical problem, this must be discussed with the Plastic surgeon and the medical doctor taking care of you. If you were my patient, I would make sure that enough time has passed since the delivery for you to come back to a normal pre pregnancy status and you would need medical clearance from a cardiologist I know and trust. Plastic surgery is elective - there is no reason to take unnecessary risks.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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