I've had 2 Aortic aneurysms, 12/2013 & 1/2014. I want a Tummy tuck & liposuction will it be safe to get them?

Given your health history, I would first get clearance from your primary care physician, cardiologist and vascular surgeon. If they all give you the go ahead, then book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area (link below) to discuss your options. Best, Dr. Nazarian

Thank you for your question. You experienced two serious cardiac complications within a month of each other about a year ago. You would have to obtain clearance from your primary care physician, vascular surgeon and cardiologist. I would not pursue any plastic surgery until you receive all of these clearances. If you are cleared, you should research plastic surgeons, maybe one of your physicians can recommend one to you. Take your time in moving forward. Best wishes to you!#aorticaneurysms #surgicalclearance #research

If your internist and cardiovascular surgeon feel you are a good candidate, you are in good health and able to exercise without problem, then the surgery is possible. After surgical clearance and workup is complete discuss the risks vs benefits with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Thanks for sharing your question and
photos. I can appreciate your concern.



The short answer to your question is that if you are in good
condition after your bypasses and you have the blessing of your cardiologist
you should be a good candidate. If you have superficial grafts bypassing blood
flow from one side to another, you need to make sure your plastic surgeon has
done this type of procedures before.



Wishing you the best in your journey

Thank you for your question.    You would need to have clearance from your primary care physician prior to any plastic surgery intervention.   As long as you are in good health, a tummy tuck and liposuction are certainly possible.   

Thanks for your inquiry. Because cosmetic surgery is elective, you should seriously consider whether that is a risk you want to take given your medical history. Regardless, you should obtain clearance from your primary care doctor and/or cardiologist before undergoing any elective surgery. Also, be sure to give a complete medical history to your plastic surgeon.Good Luck!

Thanks for your question.Tummy tuck and liposuction are elective procedure.  The goal of elective, cosmetic surgery is to give you a good contour while keeping you safe. Please visit your primary care physician/cardiologist and get the clearance for surgery.Also share your medical and surgical history with your plastic surgeon to find out if you are a candidate for the procedures.Best regards.

Without full information on your procedures and general health no one here in good conscience can answer your question.2 repairs as you had within a year is unusual and a lot of surgery , do you really want to take additional  risks after what you experienced.Job#1 is to review this question with your cardiologist/vascular surgeon/PCP first and plastic surgeon last