I've had radiotherapy and chemotherapy for cervical cancer. Will I be able to have tummy tuck and liposuction?

Thanks for your question. I hope that you are doing well. Chemotherapy is seldom an issue for surgical procedures. There are some chemotheraputic drugs that have profound effects on healing directly as well as your heart. You need to know what you received, when you received it, and how much was given. We need to make sure that your health is optimized prior to surgery. As for radiotherapy, it depends. The literature and experience shows that irradiated tissue does not heal well. So the type of radiation, the radiation fields, and dose all matter. Some radiation is delivered in a focused fashion. That can spare the skin to a large degree. So your radiation oncologist really does have those answers. Do not accept a glib response from anyone. Planning such an operation takes research and planning. Best of luck.

Hi and thank you for your question. I recommend an in-person examination with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon so that they can examine the quality of your skin post treatment, as well as discuss your situation at greater detail.  It will be necessary to receive medical clearance from your oncologist if the decision is to proceed with surgery. I hope this helped. Best wishes!

It is best for you to meet with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you to discuss your situation.  The quality of the radiated tissues will need to be addressed to determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure.