Would an mgus diagnosis interfere with a tummy tuck procedure?

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Keith M. Blechman, MD · Answer

MGUS probably wouldn't interfere with a tummy tuck procedure.  However, I would have your primary medical doctor provide a clearance note prior to surgery.

Michael E. Decherd, MD, FACS · Answer

I assume you refer to monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance.  I would ask for an opinion from your hematologist, but I'd bet that you are probably OK.  I doubt there is much adverse effect on the healing.  Obviously an unusual circumstance, and as a plastic surgeon there's a lot I don't know about MGUS, but unless you were under chemo treatment I would think it would be an option.

Jonathan R. Fugo, DO · Answer

Thank you for taking the time to post your question. Although your particular circumstance is quite unique, concerns about the impact of particular health issues with elective plastic surgical procedures are extremely common. To answer your question directly, there is no medical evidence to suggest that carrying the diagnosis of MGUS (Monoclonal Gammopathy of Uncertain Significance) would place you at any inherent increased risk for complications from an elective surgical procedure. MGUS is a benign (non-cancerous or non-malignant) form of blood disorder similar to Multiple Myeloma. Although those who carry the diagnosis of MGUS are at risk of spontaneous conversion to Multiple Myeloma or another more serious blood disorder (approx. 1% per year), by definition, an individual with MGUS does not suffer from anemia, abnormal calcium levels, lytic bone lesions or any of the other abnormal findings associated with other related, more serious blood disorders. As MGUS is typically found incidentally and does not in itself cause any symptoms or harmful changes in the body, it requires no treatment. As such, in theory, your risk for complications from elective surgery should be no different than the general population. Prior to undergoing any elective procedure, at minimum, your chosen surgeon should obtain baseline blood work to ensure that particular blood levels are all within acceptable range. If you're serious about pursuing your desired procedure, locate a qualified Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Schedule a consultation and speak openly about your concerns and aesthetic goals. Your surgeon can outline all of your options. You can then decide what makes the most sense for your health and your lifestyle. I'm just down the road and happy to help in any way possible.Good Luck!

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

This is truly best referred to your haematologist. I would expect any plastic surgeon to get surgical clearance prior to any surgical intervention..Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic Surgery

Josef Hadeed, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a question that would perhaps be more appropriately be answered by either your primary care physician or a hematologist.  Best wishes.

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