Liposuction/BBL and Irregular Hearbeat

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I'm 29 year old. I have been really looking forward to getting abdominal liposuction and BBL, I have the following concern; I have irregular heart/slow beats, and I often have a fluttering feelings in my heart. I have inform my doctor and have been refer to a cardiologist, but nothing has been found. Im tired of dr's not giving answers. should this stop me from getting my procedures done? I'm just afraid ofa hear attack while under anesthesia or just never waking up because of a hear failure.

Christopher T. Chia, MD · Answer

No matter what operation you are considering, getting medical clearance from your cardiologist will be the first thing to do. The good news is that many irregular heart rhythms can safely be managed with when all parties involved communicate well and have a plan. An option is to do the operation under local anesthesia. I have done many body contouring procedures with patients who are awake with the addition of an anesthesiologist in the room. That way, you have a physician who is dedicated to monitoring your heart situation continuously but you are not asleep or under general anesthesia or even IV sedation. Check with your plastic surgeon if he or she offers this option.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you have had the appropriate workup by a cardiologist and have been cleared, surgery can be undertaken.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Dear Prospective BBL Candidate,
Do not get worked up. You are not going to become a cardiologist overnight. What you need to remember that your cardiologist will determine whether you are cleared for surgery, not you and not even your surgeon. You are going to trust your cardiologist as he/she is the most knowledgable regarding this matter.

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