Will my blood pressure cause my surgery to be cancelled?

Question

I am having liposuction and a fat transfer On January 6th 2017. I went to get my medical clearance and my blood pressure was first 141/100 then the second time it was 131/93. I have never had high blood pressure before. Will I need to reschedule my surgery?

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  It is always best to have any/all medical conditions medically optimized prior to any aesthetic surgery procedure.  Talk to your doctor about treatment options, as the diagnosis of high blood pressure requires evaluation and readings in different time periods.

N. Bill Aydin, MD · Answer

Speak to your general Doctor as well as you Board Certified Surgeon.  Your health is the most important factor before elective surgery.  They will know what steps are necessary to take before surgery.good luck

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

It is important to remember that cosmetic surgery such as liposuction is elective (and by definition unnecessary), with that in mind safety is of the utmost importance. Patients should be medically cleared and optimized prior to surgery.In your specific case, a mild elevation in blood pressure can be caused by anxiety (so-called "white coat hypertension"). However, it is important to make sure this is an aberration rather than a sign of poorly controlled pressure.Ultimately, proceeding with surgery will be up to the surgical team (surgeon and anesthesiologist).As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

As long as your blood pressure in under control and your Doctor provides a clearance- you'll be able to proceed with surgery.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you do not have any other medical problems, the blood pressure elevations are slight and may not prevent you from having surgery.  This will be left to the discretion of the anesthesiologist and surgeon.

Jon F. Harrell, DO, FACS · Answer

It is unlikely that blood pressure readings such as those you mentioned would cause any problems with surgery. However, it would be best for you to discuss the management of this issue with your primary doctor. Addressing the cause of the elevated blood pressure readings and appropriate treatment would be your best course of action. Most likely your doctor would give clearance for surgery based on the readings you've had.  Best of Luck    Dr Harrell

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Uncontrolled high blood pressure is an indication of underlying medical issues. I would reconsider doing elective liposuction until you were under BP control.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Will my blood pressure cause my surgery to be cancelled?

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