Went into Shock After Lipo Will It Happen Again After a TT?

Question

i went into shock after lipo 7 months ago, one of the sites was seeping a lot of blood and liquid and the i.v wasnt working, so im told by the clinic. my blood went down to 36 and my blood pressure dropped dramatically. Im worried that the same will happen when i have a tummy tuck next week, is it likely to happen again?

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

Post-operative after liposuction there can be a drop in blood pressure. It must also be ensured that the IV is working. It is important that you are evaluated by your doctor and disclose all information to your anesthesiologist before having another procedure.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

I am not sure exactly what happened during your first surgery. It sounds like perhaps the IV was not connected correctly. It sounds like not enough fluid was given during surgery. It is extremely unlikely that you Would go into shock during your tummy tuck or abdominoplasty. Please consult with your board-certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist as to exactly what happened during your last surgery to prevent it from happening again. Good luck with your surgery. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

If you truly had a life threatening event after liposuction, many things should be worked out in an in-person consultation before considering a tummy tuck.  Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

is an extremely rare event and in my experience, unheard of. If your doctor called it shock, you need to find out from them why it happened and then take precautions to prevent it from happening again. If you are in good health, shock should not be a problem after liposuction or a tummy tuck. If your doctor is not properly credentialed, I would seek a board certified physician.

Jourdan Gottlieb, MD · Answer

It is difficult to know what happened with the amount of info in your posting. I would suggest a pre-op consultation with the anesthesiologist, who can review the anesthesia record, and determine if any testing or consultation is in order.

	Thank you for your question, all the best.

Went into Shock After Lipo Will It Happen Again After a TT?

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