Can you have a Tummy Tuck and a Brazilian Butt Lift if you have Gum Disease?

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I just found out yesterday that I have Gum Disease and I'm have plastic surgery done may 8th, so I was wondering if I would be able to still have plastic surgery done on my body if I have Gum Disease. Is it safe or not?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

If you have gone to the dentist and get in the diagnosis of gum disease then you need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Only he or she can give you his or her recommendations on how to proceed.Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This would really require communication from the dentist to assess the relative severity of the gum disease and whether any treatment is recommended.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Matthew Schulman, MD · Answer

It really depends on the procedure. Placement of breast implants should be avoided while there is active gum disease because the implants may become infected. Other procedures are probably ok, but you should ask yourself if your priority should be treatment of your gum disease and not your plastic surgery. See your surgeon to discuss this issue.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Gum disease covers a wide gamut of conditions.  Much more information would be required to assess whether the surgery would be contraindicated at this time.

Can you have a Tummy Tuck and a Brazilian Butt Lift if you have Gum Disease?

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Answer: Gum disease and cosmetic surgery

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