Wanting to get boobs, tummy tuck, but I'm too scared because of my health HX? Its all over the place.

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Hypothyroid since age 12 (i am now hyperthyroid as of recent). mom was given i131 & treated with propuriacil when preg with me. Had a large kidney stone lodged in ureter at age 19 (ureteroscopy and laser). Endometriosis (laperoscopy). Got pregnant right away, had my daughter in sept 2013. Got a rectovaginal fistula from childbirth, so that was my third surgery. I have ADHD,Heart murmur (leaky valves), TMJ, scoliosis, Aura migraines from hormones or if I bonk my head.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Remember to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for your consultation.  Follow his instructions for before and after your surgery. As long as you are under care with your primary care physician making sure you are in good health. Working together with your Dr.'s and Surgeon you should be fine.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thanks for your great question. Sounds like you have had your fair share of health problems! That begin said, I do not see anything on that list that is a "dealbreaker" or an absolute contraindication for surgery. You need to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and discuss you health history in detail and have a physical exam. It may require some additional workup and/or screening to get clearance for surgery, but with a little work, I think that you could possibly be a candidate for elective surgery without much additional risk.Best of luck!

Brent Moelleken, MD · Answer

You have certainly had your share of troubles!

Nevertheless, if you have a thorough physical examination you can find the exact risk associated with some of your problems, such as a heart murmur (which you have to investigate whether or not you had surgery).

Once your medical conditions are all optimized, again which is something you need to do anyway, you may well be a candidate for surgery!

Mehdi K. Mazaheri, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. None of the conditions you have listed should really prevent you from safely having tummy tuck and  breast Surgery. Discuss your health concerns with your primary care doctor and get their advice. Good luck

Stephen Bresnick, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question about cosmetic surgery and health.  It sounds like you have some health issues which are not insurmountable for cosmetic procedures.  First, I would have your physician evaluate you.  A cardiologist should consult as well.  You can separate your procedures to make the recovery easier and the anesthesia shorter.  These strategies would bode well for you.   Best wishes!

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