Does asthma affect the doctor's decision to perform a TT, BBL and lipo?

My patients obtain medical clearance prior to completing their abdominoplasty or other surgery. In general the anesthesiologist will make the decisions regarding asthma and control the airway. We use board certified anethesiologists and they are very capable. Most times my patients asthma are cleared for surgery and all do fine. 

Your health condition does have a bearing on your surgery. That’s why tests are performed prior to surgery to ensure it’s safe and make sure to disclose all of your medical conditions to your surgeon. You should also discuss this with your family doctor and pulmonologist.

It does affect since it's an important fact to consider. It needs to be under control, of course, so you need to let your surgeon know since the first day of consultation. You'll probably be required to get a clearance before surgery and some precautions may be taken. 

Thanks for your inquiry. Well controlled asthma will not be a contraindication to surgery.  It is best your surgeon and anesthesiologist are aware of your asthma and the medicines you take. 

Asthma can have a significant impact on your surgery primarily from an anesthetic standpoint as it can increase your chances of an anesthetic complication. It is imperative that your asthma be well-controlled prior to having any surgery but especially elective surgery such as cosmetic surgery. That being said, I have done many cosmetic procedures on people with asthma and they have done very well with no complications. I would speak to your family doctor and maybe someone from the anesthesia team pre-operatively to make sure your asthma is as well-controlled as it can be before your surgery. Best wishes. 

In general, medical conditions affect cosmetic surgery to the extent of their severity.First and foremost, anyone with any significant medical condition, regardless of age, needs a visit with a medical doctor for clearance and medication adjustment prior to an elective procedure like cosmetic surgery. In elderly patients, a clearance would be necessary regardless of medical conditions.In regards specifically to asthma, if it is mild and intermittent, that it most likely would not affect things. If it is moderate or severe, then it might affect the approach to the procedure, the degree of invasiveness, the time allotment, etc. In severe cases it may even preclude any surgery. As well, if you are on steroids, this may affect wound healing. This is why it is important to choose a plastic surgeon who is judicious and places safety above all things.I hope this helpsBest of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA

Thank you for your question.  Asthma does not prevent you from having surgery, but anyone with pulmonary issues needs to be medically optimized and cleared for surgery by their pulmonologist or internist, whichever physician treats their asthma. Hope that this helps. 

The severity of your asthma, as well as any other medical conditions, will have something to do with it. See what your internist says. At first glance, if you do all the appropriate things, it should be fine.

As long as you do not have severe asthma (oxygen dependent, oral steroid-dependent, and/or activity-limiting), and your primary doctor and BCPS clear you for surgery, it should not be a contraindication to surgery. Remember your inhaler day of surgery and take your medications up to, and after, as directed. Best of luck to you. 

Asthma so should not be a contradiction to surgery as long as you obtain medical clearance from your medical doctor. Also, bring your inhaler with you the morning of surgery. Good luck!