CIDP - can I still have a mommy makeover?

You will need to first get clearance from whomever is handling your autoimmune disease. Then, schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss your options.
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Dr. Sheila Nazarian
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Thank you for your question.You may be able to have the surgery, but the doctor managing your condition (likely your rheumatologist or neurologist) should be the one to give clearance, and provide recommendations regarding anesthesia, and your medications around the time of surgery (some of your medications may cause wound healing issues).  As long as all of your doctors are in agreement with the plan, then you may be able to undergo the surgery.  Best of luck!

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.

Dear Stephaniecrowned1:I'm glad you are thinking about your safety and health before jumping into elective cosmetic surgery.  The best person to answer this question would be the specialist who manages your autoimmune disease.   If you are otherwise healthy, you may be a good candidate for a mommy makeover.   Many patients who have autoimmune disease are on medications that suppress the immune system or inflammation.   Some of these medications can potentially slow down your healing and increase risk for healing problems.   So its best to check in with your physician who manages your autoimmune disease.   Please see a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your mommy makeover options.  Best wishes,Dr. BasuHouston, TX

You will find that the physicians who know you best (for example rheumatologist) will be your best resource when it comes to providing you with good advice.  Otherwise, the advice you receive online will be too general to be of real value to you. Best wishes.