I have been diagnoseed with a non-alcoholic fatty liver, can I still get a tummy tuck?

Thanks for the question.Despite a fatty liver, you may still be a candidate for a tummy tuck.Let your Plastic Surgeon know about this condition during your consultation. He will work with you and your gastroenterologist or medical doctor to see if you are a candidate for a tummy tuck. The liver is important for blood clotting, wound healing and drug absorption.You will probably have a medical workup that will include lab tests that focus on your liver function and bleeding times. If your history, physical exam and lab work all check out, then you may still be a candidate for a tummy tuck.Thanks for the question and Good Luck!

You may still be a candidate for a TT but make sure you tell your plastic surgeon about this condition during your initial consultation. Your plastic surgeon will most likely require a medical clearance from your doctor who is following you for the fatty liver. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. You may still get TT if you are a right candidate. Please make sure you reveal this to your PS. Please consult with a board certified PS for evaluation.

Very good question to ask. Basically, the fact that you have a fatty liver problem does not show how your liver functions. Typically, there are some simple lab tests that can be done to show your liver function. With surgery the liver function can affected by anesthesia and medications that are given. The best option is if you are considering surgery is to get a medical clearance from your primary care physician. 

Non alcoholic fatty liver shouldn't prevent you from having a successful tummy tuck.  It is important to complete the full medical work up and address any factors that may be causing the fatty liver.  It is also important to make sure your liver functions normally before you have surgery and anesthesia.  If the liver is enlarged, it might limit how "flat" the upper abdomen gets, but most of the tummy tuck focuses on the mid and lower abdomen.  Your primary care, liver specialist and plastic surgeon can work together to be sure you have a successful surgery.  Good luck to you!

Thanks for sharing your question. I can appreciate your concern.

I am not aware of any studies advising against surgery in patients with fatty liver. Some important considerations in preparation to your surgery are: 1. Make sure that your liver function is normal. If the severity of your fatty liver is affecting the function, you might have problems with your healing. 2. Make sure that your clotting function is also normal. 3. In principle, if your overall health is adequate, surgery should not be severely affected.Finally, make sure that you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
Wishing you the best in your journey
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: It is difficult to say what is exactly happening with your case without a physical examination, testing or having done your surgery. It is imperative that you have a thorough examination by a board-certified surgeon. Only then, you may weight better the options to fix your current concerns.