Leaking Heart Valve - Can I Have a Tummy Tuck?

First of all, what exactly does your GP mean when telling you about a "leaking heart valve." Perhaps this was his way of describing a mild flow murmur, such as seen with mitral valve prolapse. Perhaps this is aortic regurgitation, which is potentially much more serious. Clearly, a more detailed explanation of exactly what he meant, and why he also said "It is not serious" is needed to give you a proper analysis of the potential risks, if any, and the recommendation to proceed with elective surgery, to proceed with [specific] recommendations, or "Do not proceed, unsafe" may require evaluation by a cardiologist, or at least more information from your GP.

I have performed elective surgery on many patients with various types of cardiac issues, including valvular "leaks," flow murmurs, pacemakers or implantable defibrillators, and other concerns, but not without full review and recommendation by a cardiologist, and recognition and acceptance by both the patient and her surgeon (me) of the potential risks, including heart attack, stroke, or even death. Fortunately, this has never occurred with any of my patients, but it could, even in a patient without any pre-diagnosed heart problem!

Talk to your doctor!

You will defiantely need medical clearance before undergoing the surgery.  Anytime there are any health issues, medical clearance is necessary before surgery.

People with all sorts of conditions have abdominoplasty.  A leaking heart valve for example will require a cardiologist to see you, preoperative antibiotics and postoperative blood thinners.  Your surgery should be done in a hospital and your physician should clear your risk prior to moving forward.  Overall, you need a little bit more caution and evaluation than a standard healthy patient as you can imagine, but remember that this is elective surgery that you are requesting.  Nobody can guarantee that there can not be a problem, even if you didn't have the leaking heart valve.  Best wishes,