I have a prolapse of the mitral valve, could I get a tummy tuck and breast lift?

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I want to get a tummy tuck and breast lift, have a prolapse of the mitral valve, and during my c section my blood pressure went down due to the anesthesia, they said I almost had heart failure, is it possible that I could get plastic surgery?

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry.  Not all Mitral Valve conditions or disease are severe, but it sounds like yours may be a bit more significant.  Please get a complete work-up with your primary care doctor and possibly even a cardiologist.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You may be able to have the procedures, but a cardiologist should clear you for the surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear lizette1228,as long as you get a clearance from your cardiologist, you should be able to get a tummy tuck surgery. I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  I would advise obtaining medical clearance from your cardiologist and primary physician prior to undergoing surgery.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Your plastic surgeon would likely want to have clearance from a cardiologist before proceeding with the surgery.  If you are healthy otherwise and cardiology says you can proceed, then you can likely have your Tummy tuck and breast lift.

Christine Rodgers, MD · Answer

Hi Lizette,  Typically, patients who have MVP can have a TT and a BAM without problems. If you had an event , however, such as you describe during your last surgery, i.e. a drop in blood pressure , you should probably get a cardiac clearance from a cardiologist, just to be absolutely sure that you are fine to have your surgery. A C section and the cosmetic procedures are quite different, but again, just to be sure, get a heart exam by a cardiologist and you, and your Board certified plastic surgeon, will be much more confident and assured when you have your surgery.Good Luck!Best,Dr. Christine Rodgers

John LoMonaco, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a decision only your surgeon can make but often you can have the surgery with no problem.  MVP is a common condition and the routine preoperative antibiotics we provide should be all you need to have a safe surgery.  Rarely, this valve condition can cause symptoms so if you are under treatment for it, your surgeon may request cardiac clearance.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

You will need to get medical clearance from a cardiologist before considering surgery.  Under careful monitoring, you should be able to undergo the procedures you are considering safely.  Best wishes!

Shaun Parson, MD · Answer

I have a prolapsed mitral valve can I still have plastic surgery? That’s a great question. The answer is yes. Obviously we need to be very careful with patients who have issues like a prolapsed mitral valve. But with appropriate anabiotic’s given preoperatively it’s really not an issue. Hopefully this makes sense. Good luck with your surgery.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, it is likely that you will be able to proceed, assuming you are able to receive "clearance" from your internist or cardiologist. In other words, these doctors would evaluate you medically and determine whether or not it will be safe for you to proceed with elective surgery. Best wishes.

I have a prolapse of the mitral valve, could I get a tummy tuck and breast lift?

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