CIDP - can I still have a mommy makeover?

Hello Stephanie,With CIDP there are very few anesthesia guidelines that are published in scholarly literature articles in the field.  While there may be some safer alternatives and types of anesthesia, many can cause exacerbations that can lead to serious complications or even death.  A mommy makeover procedure is purely elective and no elective surgery should ever put you at such risk.  However, if you have a mild symptoms and are on minimal medications you may still have some options.   I would first talk with the doctors who manages you CIDP to see their recommendations for undergoing an elective surgery.  There are types of anesthesia that would allow you to breathe on your own and are of less risk, but again your immunologist would have to agree that the risk is minimal to even consider the procedures.I hope this helps, best of luck!Dr. Rednam

Hi, Stephaniecrowned1Your safety and cosmetic outcome should be paramount in your plastic surgeon's surgical and peri-operative planning.  Please see your rheumatologist to get the clearance and the recommendation regarding general anesthesia.  As long as you are healthy and medically optimized, you should be able to undergo mommy makeover safely.Please share your medical history with your plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist.Best regards.