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Tummy Tuck While on Blood Pressure Medication?

asked 2 years ago by mommyto6kiddos in NL, Canada
Latest answer by Phillip Chang, MD
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Can you have a Tummy Tuck if you are on blood pressure medication?

12 answers to Tummy Tuck While on Blood Pressure Medication?

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Tummy Tuck when you have High Blood Pressure

While there is no problem having a tummy tuck or any other cosmetic procedure, your blood pressure should be controlled prior to your procedure. All my patients with a history of high blood pressure need to be screened by their primary care physician to make sure you have no other medical issues.
Phillip Chang, MD

Leesburg Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck okay as long as your BP is controlled

Hello, Review your medications with your surgeon and your internist if your surgeon sends you for medical clearance. Blood pressure medication alone is not a reason to not have a tummy tuck as long as your blood pressure in under control.
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Yes

As long as your blood pressure is well controlled there is no reason you can't have any surgery. Out of control blood pressure is a problem so most anesthesiologists recommend you take your blood pressure medication prior to surgery. If it remains high they will give you something during surgery. Most anesthetic agents lower blood pressure. So no worries you'll be fine.
Christopher L. Hess, MD

Fairfax Plastic Surgeon
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Chornic illnesse are OK, as long as they are properly treated

This is an excellent question, and one I speak with many of my patients about. Many or us have a chronic illness such as high blood pressure, gastroesopheal reflux, or diabetes. These do not necessarily preclude elective cosmetic operations such as a tummy tuck. However, they must be properly treated and controlled. If you are on blood pressure medicaiton, and your blood pressure is within the normal range, there is very little increased risk for you over someone without high blood... more
David B. Reath, MD

Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

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Tummy Tuck and Blood Pressure Medication

You certainly can undergo a tummy tuck while on blood pressure medication, assuming that your pressure is well-controlled on the medicine. It would be far riskier to have any surgery at a time when high blood pressure is present.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Abdominoplasty and blood pressure medications

Assuming the medication is effectively controlling your blood pressure, you can have a tummy tuck while taking blood pressure medications.  It's important to get an overall good bill of health from your general medical doctor prior to proceeding. Best of luck.
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Your Age and Presence of Other Conditions Are Also Important

As mentioned, your general health is also important and other things like high cholesterol, heart problems, or diabetes also must be considered. So further medical screening or tests could be needed depending on the above.
John LoMonaco, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

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Tummy tuck and blood pressure medication.

Hi! You can certainly have a tummy tuck while on high blood pressure medication, as long as you are in good general health, and if your blood pressure is in fact well controlled.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Yes, but your blood pressure needs to be under control.

You should have a medical clearance from your internist or primary care doctor. If your blood pressure is normal while taking blood pressure medication, you should be fine. A person's general health is one of the most important factors when weighing elective surgery. Having an EKG may also be indicated depending on your age. Check with your primary care doctor and explain you are considering elective surgery. Most internists are happy to evaluate you, order any changes in medication... more
Francisco Canales, MD

Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy tuck

Generally speaking, just being on blood pressure medicine is not a contraindication.  Assuming your blood pressure is well contralled and the medication poses no particular problems you should be fine.
Edmond A. Zingaro, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Depends on your overall health

Prior to considering elective cosmetic surgery, you would have to be evaluated by your primary care physician to make sure you could tolerate the procedure with an acceptable level of risk. Taking blood pressure medication in and of itself would not disqualify you from having a tummy tuck. Good luck!
Jeffrey Horowitz, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Tummy Tuck while on High Blood Pressure

Tummy tucks are no different than any other elective surgical procedure. They should be performed on patients that are healthy enough to tolerate the procedure and anesthesia. High Blood pressure that is uncontrolled should be medically evaluated as to the cause and then adequately treated. The treatment may be oral medication and may bring your blood pressure into normal range. If you have not suffered long term damage from uncontrolled blood pressure and your pressure is now well... more
Richard Greco, MD

Savannah Plastic Surgeon

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