Will Diabetes/high Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol Affect a Tummy Tuck Surgery?

Hello there!

It's nice to meet a fellow El Paso-an here on Realself! 

While there is no question that your particular medical conditions increase your risks with abdominoplasty, this does not necessarily mean you could not safely have the procedure... Just that careful and deliberate steps need to be taken in the planning of your surgery with close communication between your surgeon and your medical doctor.

 

Having these types of medical issues should not present a problem unless they are not under control. Medical clearance from your primary care physician is required. Anesthesia will run a fasting glucose and take a look at your blood pressure the day of surgery-if all is well surgery will proceed. It is worth mentioning that if you have diabetes; the possability of having complications with wound healing is a concern. Close monitoring by you and your PS will minimize problems in the post op period. Best wishes, Dr. H