Tummy Tuck or Mini Tummy Tuck After Pregnancy with Complications?

I had an emergency C section with lots of complications. I had blood transfusions and they discovered clots in both my lungs (I was actually tachycardic prior to my C section, so they think the clots could be pregnancy-related as opposed to being the result of surgery). I was wondering, would I be allowed to have tummy tuck or a mini tummy tuck?

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Tummy tuck after c-section with complications including clot (DVT)

Having a previous DVT places you at significantly higher risk for another DVT with or without surgery. Prior to planning any subsequent surgery you should consult with a hematologist. There are certain genetic conditions that predispose you to a DVT such as Factor V Leiden that may need to be tested for prior to surgery. In addition depending on the extent of surgery certain prophylactic measures ranging from alteration in anesthetic technique, compression hose, serial compression... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Tummy tuck after pregnancy complications

Tummy tucks are a popular and effective way to contour the abdomen. It is possible to receive a tummy tuck after a pregnancy or C-section. However, if you are C-section had complications it is essential that you work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is well experienced in abdominoplasty, body contouring, and is very comfortable working with the abdominal wall. Your plastic surgeon should receive an operative report of the C-section and other surgeries that have had. This will... more

History of blood clots in lungs would contraindicate elective tummy tuck

Your history is very serious. You are lucky to have survived what you went through. I would not do an elective tummy tuck on you. Although it is a relatively minor procedure the risks with your history are just too great.

Mini tummy tuck after complications

It sounds like you are at high risk for clots to occur again. You would definitely need a hematology work-up first, but I would probably say that you would still be at significant risk.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You need a work-up first

Hello, I would send you to a hematologist to look into why you had those complications and to characterize the risk of further surgery. Then we could figure out if it could be safe enough for you to proceed. There may be precautions that could be taken.

Too risky

HI. With your history, the risk of a recurrent, potentially lethal pulmonary embolus after a tummy tuck is significantly higher. I would not do it any time soon. It's possible that, after 2 years, you could consider surgery under low molecular weight heparin, to decrease the risk of clotting.