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Can I Have a Tummy Tuck Even Though I Have Cholinesterase Deficiency? (photo)
I really want a tummy tuck ,however the last time I had surgery the surgeon found out that I have cholinesterase deficiency which caused prolonged apnea. Can I still get a tummy tuck done ?
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Rose29
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Cholinesterase deficiency and tummy tuck
You will need to have medical clearance by the anesthesiologist prior to your treatment. They may also suggest that the procedure be done in a hospital setting for safety concerns. But with the cautionary measures you should be able to have your tummy tuck. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
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Can I have a TT?
Pseudocholinesterase deficiency is an inherited blood plasma enzyme abnormality. People who have this abnormality may be sensitive to certain anesthetic drugs, including the muscle relaxants succinylcholine and mivacurium as well as other ester local anesthetics.
Thus you would need to be done in a hospital setting, with full medical, anesthesia clearances. But yes you can be done. Best to you.
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Tummy Tuck And Cholinesterase Deficiency
Dear Rose29, Thanks for your question. Yes, you can have an abdominoplasty. What is required is precise communication between your plastic surgeon and your anesthesiologist. With proper planning and preparation, you should be able to proceed with minimal risks. From you photos, it appears you would get a very good result with an extended abdominoplasty in combination with liposuction of your flanks(love handles). Hope this helps and good luck!
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Tummy Tuck with Enzyme Deficiency?
Thank you for the question and pictures.
I think you will have an excellent results from your tummy tuck surgery. As you do your research you should also consider the extended tummy tuck procedure to treat the flanks (love handle area) an lower back.
I would discuss her previous surgical history and enzyme deficiency with your plastic surgeon. It will require planning with your anesthesiologist who can use medications that do not require the specific enzyme for their...
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Yes!!
I think you likely have "pseudocholenesterase" deficiency. This is a rare deficency that results in an inability to break down a specific medication used by the anesthesiologists to deliver your anesthetic. The medication is called "succinylcholine" and it's used to relax your muscles so that the anesthesiologist can put the beathing tube in and make you sleepy. There are a number of other medications that can be used for the same purpose....
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Proper planning for elective surgery
With proper planning and extra precautions, such as performing your surgery in the hospital setting, you should be able to have surgery. Make sure that a board-certified anesthesiologist is in charge of your anesthesia and is aware of this and all your medical conditions.
Best of Luck!
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Yes it can be done with proper planning
Hello,
You are a great tummy tuck candidate. Your enzyme deficiency can impact your anesthesia therefore it will require clearence by an anesthesiologist prior to surgery. Make sure you see 2-3 board certified plastic surgeons and have it done in an accredited surgery center or hospital.
All the best,
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Tummy tuck with cholinesterase deficiency
I t is perfectly safe to have surgery with your condition as long as the anesthesiologist is aware of it. The drugs which are not metabolized are some of the muscle relaxants and these do not need to be used, especially if your surgery is done with a deep sedation and spinal type anesthesia. You should notice a terrific change in your body's appearance based on your photos. Good Luck!
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Pseudocholineestrase deficiency limits use of certain anesthetics for surgery but not the surgery itself
As long as you make your anesthesiologist aware that you have pseudocholineestrase deficiency, any surgery including tummy tucks can be safely done with alterantive anesthesia options.
You should have no problems as long as you choose a qualified plastic surgeon, anesthesiologist and surgical facility.
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