MTHFR and mommy makeover, are there risks in getting the procedures?

Having elective surgery, like a mommy makeover can be done safely, but because of the increased risk, good planning with your PS, hematologist and internist can minimize those risks.  Each case is individual, and some patients may be advised to not have elective surgery.  I am unaware of a correlation of injections to stretch marks and muscle separation.  

Heterozgous vs. homozygous is a consideration.  You will need hematology clearance and a perioperative plan.  Anesthesia may be modulated as well.

Mamabod2.  I recommend that you visit your internist and seek advice about elective surgery and your medical condition.  Then consult with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to see if you are a good candidate for Mommy Makeover surgery.  Your surgeon will probably ask for clearance from your hematologist and internist, and a conference among all of your doctors would be a good idea if surgery is considered. Best of luck!

Although MTHFR does not prevent you from having a mommy makeover, you will require an evaluation from an internist and hematologist to ensure you're medically optimized for surgery and anesthesia.
A visit to a plastic surgeon's office will help you to understand if you're a candidate for the procedure, and what aesthetic outcomes are realistic in your particular case.  In order to get a qualified, ethical, and expert opinion on your surgical options and expectations, always schedule an in-person office consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
Best of luck,
Keith M. Blechman, MD
New York, NY

Based on your medical history the best place to begin is a discussion with your hematologist.  Talk about the risks in your case for elective plastic surgery.  If given medical clearance you can then proceed in researching board certified plastic surgeons near you.

Long surgeries and surgeries that limit your moblility  are considered by some to increase your risk of DVT/PE. This is something I discuss with all my tummey tuck patients. Given your medical history I think it would be reasonable to talk to your hematologist about your DVT/PE risk prior to surgery and any options to decrease that risk. This information should be shared with your plastic surgeon as well and together you should make a decision on wether to go on blood thinning medcations after surgery. There is a risk of bleeding from blood thinners so the decision is not always an easy one to make and unfortunatley there is no concrete concensus on what to do. The other major compication I worry about with a tummy tuck is skin necrosis ( skin dying ). This is usually a minor problem and rarely happens. I don't know if the hypetcoaguable state of MTHFR would increase this risk but I can see how it would. You should talk to your surgeon about these issues before surgery and develop a plan together. Be sure you are seeing a board certified Plastic Surgeon, certified by the ( American Board of Plastic Surgery ).

Thank you for your question and being proactive regarding safety for your proposed procedure. Depending on your general overall condition you might be at a higher risk for clotting. In general I like treating patients undergoing abdominoplasty with blood thinners which should address that potential risk. You of course would need to be examined and in discussion of the risks. As part of my practice I have a alternative medicine practitioner with special interest in management of patients with your condition.