After a childhood battle with autoimmune disorder, can I safely have tummy and arm lift as an adult? (Photo)

Thanks for your question! In my experience of doing thousands of body contouring surgeries, I’d recommend coordinating this with your plastic surgeon and a good internist. See if they’ll clear you for surgery; I’m sure they’ll run a panel of blood tests. Best of luck to you!

You should be able to have a tummy tuck and an arm lift since you have been in revision. A careful workup and review of your medications is important. I have operated on many patients with autoimmune disorders, even active, but under control. #StayBeautiful #RealDrWorldWide

Dear dontwannabeflappynomore, Thank you for your question. I suggest getting clearance from your primary care for the okay to have surgery. If he or she gives you the green light, I would suggest setting up a consult with a Board Certified Operating Surgeon to see if you are in fact a candidate. Best of luck to you!

Dear Dontwannabeflappynomore,as long as you get a clearance from your doctor, you might be a candidate for a surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  As with any aesthetic procedure it is important to obtain medical clearance and/or optimization of any medical conditions prior to any operation.  Though the morphea should not prevent you from surgery it would be wise to speak with a dermatologist.  Hope this helps.

Hi darling, thank you for your question.It is hard to give you a proper answer without previous assessment. I recommend consulting your PS and express your concerns about your health as this should be taken in consideration in your medical record.Good luck!Dr. Jimenez Toribio Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Thanks for your question. If you have been in remission for many years, it is unlikely that your prior disease history would affect your wound healing ability in the present. But it still seems like a good idea to obtain clearance from a rheumatologist or at least your primary care provider. And be sure to discuss your medical history with your Plastic Surgeon as well. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Most of the autoimmune diseases have issue of healing from disease or meds. It should be OK to have surgery as you do not have an issue for a while. It is better to see a Rheumatologist for clearance

Auto immune and healing ability seem to be the real question. I do not see any reason that morphea would cause any difficulty with healing. However, I would talk to your rheumatologist and get clearance from them. They can explain the auto immune diseases which can affect woond healing and reassure you that you should be fine. Also be sure to bring this information to your board-certified plastic surgeon when you discuss your procedures. Best of luck! Dr. Boschert

Thanks for your question. I would say probably not a problem. However, it would be sensible to see a rheumatologist pre op to ask for their advise as I am sure not all plastic surgeon’s would be comfortable proceeding without an opinion from one.