I'm 62 years old. I have HBP, thyroid, cholesterol. Can I get a tummy tuck?

  You will need to obtain medical clearance so that a doctor can determine if you are healthy enough for tummy tuck.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  If your conditions have been medically optimized and your primary care doctor has cleared you for surgery you should be a tummy tuck candidate.  See an ASPS board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to discuss.  

It is not unusual for patients in need of a tummy tuck to have medical problems. In fact, having a tummy tuck will reduce the amount of body fat which may even help reduce the severity of some medical problems theoretically. It might be wise to review your goals in person with a board certified plastic surgeon who can direct you to the next steps.

Generally, patients with hypertension and other health issues can still have abdominoplasties, but you would have to be cleared by your primary care physician as well as a possible consult with a cardiologist. If they approve your going foreword with the surgery, the anesthetist or anesthesiologist would have to approve as well. Your PS would discuss exactly what is needed to meet your goals along with expectations and limitations of the procedure.Thank you for your question, and good luck.

All surgical procedures, whether elective cosmetic procedures or life saving emergency procedures, have a risk to benefit ratio.  High benefits with minimal risks are generally the ideal types of surgical procedures.  Risks of surgery and anesthesia rise with medical problems such as Hypertension, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and obesity.  If medical issues are well controlled, they may not appreciably increase risks significantly.  Evaluation by a board certified Plastic Surgeon can help you determine if you are a candidate for the surgery.  As an essential part of your preoperative surgical planning and preparation, your Primary Care Physician should perform a pre-anesthetic medical evaluation to determine your risk/benefit profile for your desired surgery.  If medically "cleared" to proceed with surgery and anesthesia, you can then decide with the help of your Plastic Surgeon, whether the benefits of your surgery will outweight the potential risks of the surgery and anesthesia.Good luck with your surgery!

As long as your high blood pressure and thyroid function are well controlled with medication you may be a good candidate for a tummy tuck. 
Safety should always be the primary consideration. If you have highblood pressure and an elevated cholesterol this may increase your risk for more serious issues such as heart attack or stroke. This is true for the overall population not only those interested in elective surgery. A thorough history and physical exam is important to obtain which will better determine whether or not this is a procedure that may be performed safely. Also a preoperative evaluation by your internist and or cardiologist is required. 
I perform all of my surgery in a hospital as an added safety precaution. I would recommend that you find a board certified plastic surgeon who does as well for your  circumstances. Best Wishes 

Thank you for your question.  The short answer to your question is probably.  It really depends on how well controlled your medical problems are and whether or not you have any other medical issues. For instance if you're high blood pressure is under good control and you have no other concomitant medical issues than there is no reason you shouldn't proceed forward with elective cosmetic surgery. It is always best to follow up with your primary care physician for medical clearance should you or your plastic surgeon have questions or concerns  best of luck.

You will need a full medical work up from a qualified MD prior to any elective surgery, but the factors you list do not preclude you from surgery per se. Abdominoplasty will hopefully improve your shape and may lead to better posture etc if performed by a board certified plastic surgeon.