I have an irregular heart beat; can I have a tummy tuck? Can I have general anesthesia?

Irregular heartbeat comes in many "flavors" and some varieties are benighn, where iothers can be more serious. It is not a reason to avoid surgery, but as the other doctors have posted, it will be important to understand the cause of the heart irregularity and be sure your suregry is done with proper clearance AND in a facility that is properlya ccredited and equipped.

An irregular heartbeat may or may not be a contraindication to elective cosmetic surgery. It depends upon the source of the problem as well as the treatment such as Blood thinning therapy .

Possibly, the irregularity would have to be defined, and the cardiologist would have to give medical clearance.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of tummy
tucks and body contouring procedures each year. Then look at the
plastic surgeon's
website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can
deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA