Am I a Healthy Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

asked 11 months ago by wafayousif in bahrain
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: female, 090-109 lbs, 5 ft 0 in to 5 ft 3 in, c-section, candidate, post-pregnancy, safety

Regarding to my earlier question, am I fit for the surgery? I wil pay $9000 for that and doing it in the biggest hospital with perfect care. Does that make the decision easier?

As I said I am 48 kg, 5 feets, 2 C-section, no medical history, I have a super ugly belly, advice me pls

9 answers to Am I a Healthy Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

Pre operative clearance for a tummy tuck

Only your plastic surgeon and/or your primary care physican can determine if you are healthy enough for a tummy tuck. This is difficult to determine solely based on your height and weight. If you smoke, you should stop for at least 2-4 weeks before surgery. The procedure generally takes about 2.5 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Routine lab work will need to be done before surgery also. A board certified plastic surgeon can examine you and determine if you are a good... more

William Bruno, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

www.williambrunomd.com

Yes, you sound fit.

I know you are concerned about your decision to have a cosmetic procedure and if you are putting yourself at risk. Your primary concern is your chidren, which is commendable and understandable. This is the big moral decision that must be made by every loving mother who is contemplating any elective procedure. On the one hand you hate the appearance of your abdomen. On the other hand, you are scared. As others have said, all procedures carry some risk. The risks are very low, however. You are... more

William H. Gorman, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon

www.whgormanmd.com

Medically fit for tummy tuck?

Thank you for your question. To give you peace of mind check with your primary care physician for a medical workup prior to your surgery. Make sure you are what working with a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist. I will repeat some advice I gave you in a previous question... You are about to undergo a major operation which often involves a significant physical and emotional recovery. A few words of advice may be helpful: 1.... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Healthy for Tummy Tuck

I would agree that from your description you may be a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery. However without a thorough evaluation by a qualified plastic surgeon, no one can say for sure. If you smoke you must stop completely prior to surgery as this increases the risk of would healing problems. A consultation can help you determine if you are a good candidate both physically and emotionally.

Richard Linderman, MD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Am I a Healthy Candidate for a Tummy Tuck?

With all due respect there is no way of telling based on your description. by the way, you saying you have no medical history is not the same as having a doctor who has examined you and taken a careful history telling you that you are healthy.

Rafael C. Cabrera, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

Healthy enough for a tummy tuck?

You should have a thorough exam by your general doctor to clear you for the surgery and then visit the very best plastic surgeon who works in the best facility with anesthesiology doctors. Good luck!

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Candidacy For Tummy Tuck

It sounds as if you are a good candidate for a tummy tuck, especially since you have stopped smoking. There are always some risks involved with tummy tucks and any operations. But, if you are otherwise healthy, you risks should be quite low. You must not resume smoking, however, since a single cigarette could cause tissue necrosis.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

You seem to be a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery

From the information that you gave about yourself, you appear to be a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery. I suggest that you have a thorough physical examination from your family doctor first, and then consult a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for his opinion. If you feel comfortable with this surgeon, then go ahead and have the surgery. It sounds like you would benefit from it.

James Tang, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Medically fit for surgery

On "paper" it would seem that you are medically fit for surgery though the only person that can definitively make that determination is your PS. You should sit and discuss your desires with your PS and also any past medical conditions and operations. Only then will the determination be made if you are fit for surgery.