Can someone with a heart murmur get liposuction?

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I have had two pregnancies , would just like liposuction

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need cardiac clearance prior to conducting a cosmetic procedure like liposuction. Best, Dr. Emer.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It does not have to be anything serious but you will need clearance from your internist or cardiologist considering the risks of general anesthesia. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Luminous233240,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concerns, however many heart murmurs are completely benign and do not preclude elective cosmetic surgery. You should first start by discussing your particular situation with your medical doctor. 
Most board-certified plastic surgeons will require medical clearance for someone that has a history of a heart murmur or other medical conditions. However with medical clearance, The surgery can be performed safely. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in our area to explore the best options for you. Good luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

thanks for contacting us. yes you can if the specialist allow you surgery and every thing its fine with the test that we need to know if your heart its fine for surgery.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

The short answer is maybe.  You will first need to visit your cardiologist to discuss your interest in having liposuction.  If given clearance you can then visit a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more about the procedure.  Many patients with underlying medical conditions are able to safely have surgery as long as the condition is well controlled.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

The answer is-it depends. This isn’t the call of the plastic surgeon but, rather, your treating cardiologist who would have to clear you for surgery. Murmurs come in all varieties and degrees of seriousness.  Discuss with your cardiologist to verify whether he or she would clear you before moving forward with a cosmetic consultation.  Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Yes but it depends on the type of heart murmur, severity. Best to ask your cardiologist for a written medical clearance. Then find a surgeon willing to accept this written clearance.

Mark T. Boschert, MD · Answer

Yes you can have liposuction even if you have a heart murmur. If it is a significant murmur your surgeon will likely require cardiology clearance. Best of luck! Dr. Boschert

Carlos Gonzalez Legarda, MD · Answer

Usually yes. Heart murmurs are very common. It is of course necesary to evaluate if yours it is or not causing any heart alteration

Can someone with a heart murmur get liposuction?

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