Is it safe for a stroke survivor to undergo cosmetic surgery?

If your stroke was not due to a medical condition like heart disease, a clotting disorder or other major medical condition then it is possible for you to have a safe mommy makeover. However, you will need a full medical work-up to rule out the most common causes of stroke. Speak with your regular doctor and your plastic surgeon to determine which tests are most appropriate.Best wishes, Dr. ALDO 

If medical clearance can be obtained based upon more specific information and examination, elective surgery can be considered.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Patient safety should always be the top priority.  It would depend on the specific circumstances of your stroke.   You would also need medical evaluation by your primary physician and a neurologist prior to surgery.  Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

You may be a candidate for surgery, but should first discuss your wish to have surgery with your neurologist.  Medical clearance will be needed.  From there you and your plastic surgeon can proceed with your plan to help you achieve your goals while keeping risk low.  Best wishes.

No, is not safe for a stroke survivor to pursue cosmetic surgery. You will always have a higher risk in developing an identical event with any surgery, you should limit your surgeries for non elective procedures.

I am sorry to hear about the stroke you experienced;  this history in and of itself will not necessarily preclude you from undergoing cosmetic surgery. However, prior to proceeding it will be important that you ask the physicians who know you best to evaluate your "risk profile" and provide you with medical clearance. When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate lots of experience SAFELY achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with.Best wishes.

You need to discuss this with the plastic surgeon you consult and have medical clearance. Also, if you are on any anticoagulants, you would need to be off before the cosmetic surgery. 

Your candidacy for this procedure will depend on the circumstances surrounding your stroke and your subsequent recovery.  The best thing you can do is to consult a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and be evaluated for the procedure.  Your surgeon will very likely consult the physician who managed your stroke and your recovery.  There is a very good chance  they will decide that you are satisfactory candidate for these procedures.  Good luck