Is it safe to have Smart Lipo while taking high blood pressure medication?

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I am currently taking Ziac (10mg) to help reduce my blood pressure. I have been on it for about 2 months now. Although my doctor stated that I am not at immediate risk, he does think that in the long run, it could be dangerous. My usual numbers are in the mid 130s over mid 80s. I received a free consultation about a year ago for Smart Lipo, and I am still interested. Will my being on this medication present as a problem?

Marco A. Pelosi III, MD, FACOG, FACS · Answer

Patients with well-controlled hypertension need to undergo a complete medical evaluation with their medical specialist prior to liposuction by any technique. Medications need to be reviewed to make sure they do not interact with any anesthetic agents planned for the procedure. Bruising is more frequent during the recovery process. The procedure should be conducted in an accredited surgical facility. If you have other co-morbidities such as heart disease, major cosmetic surgery would not be in your best interest. Any blood thinners such as aspirin or statins would need to be withheld prior to surgery because they provoke blood loss.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Hi.. thank you for the question... Yes is possible to have Smart Lipo, been a diagnose and treated hypertensive patient. In my practice before surgery a cardiologist do the clearance to make sure everything is just fine.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Thanks for the question, we use some adrenaline in the wetting solution for liposuction so there may be a slight increase in blood pressure, that being said, as long as you are well controlled and asymptomatic on your medication you would likely be a good candidate for the procedure

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