Tummy Tuck Still Possible for Someone with Uterine Cancer History?

Just the history of cancer is not contraindication for tummy tuck. After clearance from cancer, you need evaluation from other standpoints, like history of radiation, extra 50 lbs, and finally the most important factor, your examination can make a surgical plan for you.

Your weight indicates that you are probably not an ideal candidate for a body contouring procedure. You should attempt to achieve as high a level of fitness as possible. This might require losing some weight although weight itself is not an absolute indicator. Optimize your dietary and exercise habits. The fitter you are, the more accurate and predictable the procedure and the more stable the result. Surgery itself is also safer. If your uterine cancer is in remission and you are not on any... more

The risk /benefit ration for surgical decision making requires some additional information.How is your general health?, Did you have pelvic radiation? Have you had any luck with attempts at weight loss? Do you smoke? Is the cancer cured? All of these considerations and question will be reviewed with you during a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.