I have a heart condition called inappropriate sinus tachycardia. Could this be dangerous for me?

You would require medical clearance- we have an in office MD who would ask for clearance from your/a cardiologist as well. Your safety is primary before any procedure, even if it is smart lipo under local for the arms as the numbing solution may cause heart rhythm issues.

You will first need to visit with your cardiologist to discuss your surgical plans.  He/She will need to clear you for surgery.  When you have your consultation with your plastic surgeon be prepared to discuss your condition and bring along the medical clearance letter if available.

If your cardiologist believes that you are a candidate for surgery and your plastic surgeon agrees, then an arm lift is possible.  A brachioplasty (arm lift) can be done under sedation as well as a general anesthetic, so discuss this with your plastic surgeon and good luck.

Thank you for your question.Before proceeding with any surgery you would need to get medical clearance from your PCP or Cardiologist.

Hello and thanks for your questions. Arm lift is generally considered to be a very safe surgery. However, as you have mentioned you currently have a sinus tachycardia which could affect your ability to undergo surgery safely. Unfortunately, in this forum we cannot assess how serious your heart condition actually is at this point. A good starting point is to visit your cardiologist and have a discussion about your cardiac risks. They may recommend additional testing/procedures on your heart before they can determine if surgery is safe to proceed with anesthesia. Best wishes always, Dr. ALDO