Is a Tummy Tuck with an Under-active Thyroid Safe?

Hypothyroidism is a condition that can certianly alter the wound healing response.  To lesser degrees, the thyroid can considerably change your bowel habits and constipation and bloating would be quite uncomfortable after an abdominoplasty.  It is recommendable to correct your thyroid levels and symptoms prior to moving forward with an operation.  Best wishes,

It is likely that you will be able to undergo the tummy tuck procedure safely, despite hypothyroidism. Always best to have medical conditions under optimal control prior to proceeding. Your internist and/or endocrinologist will be your best resource when it comes to specific advice/recommendations. Best wishes.

Hypothyroidism is the medical condition for underactive throid hormone production.  There are acute and long term issues with this condition.  If you are on therapeutic thyroid hormone replacement, you should be at no greater risk.  However, if your hypothroidism was failed to be diagnosed for extended time, you can develop permanent dysfunction, in particular, the heart which may affect your course.  Please ask your primary care doctor if your disease is well controlled.