Can beta blockers be taken before lipo to prevent tachycardia?

Beta blockers are medications commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders. They work by blocking the effects of adrenaline on the heart, which can help reduce heart rate and blood pressure.
In some cases, beta blockers may be used before liposuction surgery to help prevent tachycardia (a rapid heart rate) and other cardiovascular complications during the procedure. However, the decision to use beta blockers before liposuction should be made by a skilled healthcare provider, typically in consultation with a cardiologist or anesthesiologist.
If you have a history of cardiovascular issues or if your healthcare provider determines that you may be at risk for tachycardia during liposuction surgery, they may recommend beta blockers as a preventive measure. However, it's essential to follow your healthcare provider's recommendations and discuss any concerns or questions you may have about the use of beta blockers before surgery.
Additionally, it's important to disclose any medications you are currently taking, including beta blockers, to your surgeon and anesthesiologist before undergoing any surgical procedure, including liposuction. This will help ensure your safety and optimize your surgical outcome.

I’ve done thousands of awake, body contouring procedures, using high doses of epinephrine, and I have never seen patients respond by having tachycardia.
Patients will have the shakes and jitter and feel anxious but I don’t see tachycardia response in any of these patients.
This includes using up to 8ml of 1 to 1000 epinephrine.
You should definitely not interfere with doctors doing a surgical procedure by taking medication‘s that are not prescribed or indicated.
Talk to your plastic surgeon if you have concerns.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD