Is it ok to get a Brazilian Butt Lift/tummy tuck if I have hypertension?

December 19, 2021
Asked By:Easygoing515916 in Beverly Hills, California

Hi. I have a bbl/Tummy tuck scheduled for this month. I did my pre labs and found out I have hyperthyroidism with a slight left 0.04 bigger thyroid. I’m now on propranolol to help my heart from racing but I don’t see my endocrinologist until January 5th. So I won’t know if I’m going on medication since it’s just such a mild thyroid issue. So my question is, is it safe to pursue my surgery?

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January 6, 2022

Answer: Depends

Mansher Singh, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 6, 2022

Answer: Depends

Mansher Singh, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 23, 2021

Answer: OK to get tummy tuck and BBL when I have just started meds of hyperthyroidism.

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 23, 2021

Answer: OK to get tummy tuck and BBL when I have just started meds of hyperthyroidism.

Robert M. Lowen, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 21, 2021

Answer: BBL candidate with hypertension.

December 21, 2021

Answer: BBL candidate with hypertension.

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December 22, 2021

Answer: Hypertension

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 22, 2021

Answer: Hypertension

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 3, 2022

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