Tummy Tuck for Patient with Lupus After 3 C-sections?

asked 2 years ago by gina933 in syracuse
Latest answer by George J. Beraka, MD
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Tags: female, autoimmune disease, c-section

I have had three c-section and am considering a Tummy Tuck. I also have lupus. Is it safe?

7 answers to Tummy Tuck for Patient with Lupus After 3 C-sections?

Tummy tuck no good for lupus patient.

Hi. I am sorry to disappoint you, but in Manhattan we would not do a tummy tuck on a patient with lupus. The risk of complications is just too high.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck in Lupus

A tummy tuck will be very high risk surgery for you as far as wound healing and chance of skin necrosis goes. You may have healed well from your c-section but that is entirely a different operation and does not require lifting flaps. Most surgeons would be reluctant to offer you elective surgery such as ones that require lifting flaps, i.e. tummy tuck, breast lift, facelift. Good luck.

Farbod Esmailian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Tummy Tuck in a patient with Lupus

Hi there- There is a significant difference between your c-section procedures and your tummy tuck- Your c-sections were necessary. In other words, if your surgery had been complicated by a large open wound that required months to heal, and left you with an unsightly scar, it would have been easier to deal with for you, considering you had a successful delivery of a beautiful child as a result of the surgery. On the other hand, having the same complication after a procedure to IMPROVE your... more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Tummy Tuck for Lupus patient needs full medical clearance

You need a full medical clearance and the operation in my hands requires an overnight stay in the hospital. Yes, your statistical risks are very slightly higher but with good precautions you should obtain that GREAT result.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Safety of A Tummy Tuck with Lupus (SLE)

The success and failure of a Tummy Tuck largely depend on the blood supply and oxygen delivery through the raised Tummy skin and fat flap. If the blood flow is compromised the skin will struggle to survive - the wound may widen or separate ending in a sub-optimal result. If the blood supply is poor or insufficient to keep the skin and fat alive, the skin will die resulting in a purple / black portion starting anywhere from the new belly button to the incision which would need to be removed... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Lupus and Tummy Tuck

Safety is a graded term. Obviously any surgery is riskier than no surgery at all. Medical problems will make surgical procedures riskier. Your degree of risk will be dependent on the extent of your disease and the medications you are on for it. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. They will discuss the risks, complications, benefits, consequences, expectations and alternatives with you.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Ask your medical doctor.

You would need medical clearance prior to any cosmetic surgery -- I see no reason if you are stable and not on any medications, but I would have you see your treating physician and would speak to them regarding medical clearance prior to any form of surgery, cosmetic or other.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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