I'm 29 year old and I'm patient whit rheumatoid arthritis! The risk is big if I do a Tummy tuck?

As long as you are medically cleared for the tummy tuck, you should be fine.  It's important to notify the doctors of the meds you are taking as well to see if anything needs to be held beforehand.

I do not think it will be an issue as long as your arthritis is in a stable position and your medication is not going to be changed. Immunosuppresant therapy can be continued after surgery and will not affect the result or recovery. Good luck.

Thank you for the question. This will depend on the severity of your Rheumatoid Arthritis and the medications your are on. If you are not severe and well controlled there should be no problems with surgery. However, the more severe the stronger the medications to control your RA. Some of the medications can impede your ability to heal and may need to be discontinued before the procedure.I would therefore recommend a discussion with both, your Rheumatologist and a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a discussion of your goals and review of your condition.I hope this helps. Best wishes.

Dany,Thanks for your question.The best answer is to consult with your Rheumatologist and Plastic Surgeon together to make sure there are no concerns.  I do not feel there are any contraindications, but you medications should be reveiwed and your Rheumatologist notified.Best of luck.Dr. T

I'm sorry you're having to deal with rheumatoid arthritis, which is really a systemic disease, but while it does sometimes affect healing, if you are on certain medications, tummy tuck surgery (abdominoplasty) can often be done safely and effectively.  Your primary doctor and rheumatologist need to be consulted, and your medications reviewed.  Contact a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery--your primary doctor or rheumatologist may be able to recommend someone.  Best of wishes for what will most likely be a very helpful improvement for you.  

The risk is not too big for you but depending on if your medications you may want to check with your rheumatologist regarding the potential risks involved. It is worth finding a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and discuss the best option for you. Of course your safety is paramount and a discussion with you, your surgeon, and medical doctors will be necessary before moving forward with the procedure to be sure you are taken care of the best possible way. Good Luck! 

Your overall health will be assessed by your plastic surgeon.  To further make the surgery safe, he or she may work with your specialist or general physician who will make sure that your condition is well under control prior to surgery. If you are taking anti-inflammatory and other meds known to affect normal bleeding and healing, the general rule of thumb is to avoid them three weeks prior to surgery. Make sure that you go to a board-certified plastic surgeon who mainly performs tummy tuck. Good luck. 

In general, rheumatoid arthritis should not significantly increase the risks of a tummy tuck.  If you are on anti-inflammatory  or immunosuppresive medications, discuss this with your surgeon.  They may want you to be off certain medications around the time of your surgery.  If you are otherwise in good health you may be a very good candidate for a tummy tuck.  Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience.  Best wishes, Dr. Lepore.