Heart Condition and Facial Plastic Surgery

Hi there-
It doesn't matter how good the procedure might make you look if it is fundamentally not safe for you to have it done... You seem to understand this, so how to maximize your chances of coming through it safely?
I would recommend you visit with both your cardiologist (and/or heart surgeon), and your family doctor. Make sure that when you do, you have already chosen a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and learned the details of the operation you wish to proceed with, such as the length of the surgery, who will be doing the anesthesia and where (the facility), as well as the average blood loss for that surgeon with that operation. Share this information with your heart doctors and family doctor and ask them if they think you are a reasonable candidate for the procedure. They will also speak with your plastic surgeon if questions arise in their minds- and this is to your benefit.
It may be that they say it would be possible under certain circumstances, or it may be that they say under no circumstances would they allow you to proceed. In either case, this is the best way to understand your level of risk, and to be proactive about minimizing any risk that exists.
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I would agree with both Dr, Aldea's and Rand's statements. Your overall health is the most important consideration. Only after a thorough evaluation by your cardiologist, should you even consider the face lift procedure.