Is it safe to get surgery if you have high triglycerides?

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I’m afraid that having high triglycerides Nd getting surgery. Is it riskier to get surgery having this?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

It will be a question of the extent of the elevation and whether this is high enough to warrant additional evaluation, cardiac or otherwise.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Ideal candidates are at a stable weight,  in good health , and have excess fat in some parts of the body and too little in other regions.  Gaining weight before the procedure is to no advantage and when you lose weight again the fat cells will shrink just like the donor site fat cells.  Typically, the transferred fat results in a significant increase in volume of the body site being treated.

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

It's important to be in the best medical condition before undergoing surgery especially for elective surgery.  I would recommend seeing your doctor to see if anything could be done to lower your triglycerides prior to surgery.  If your doctor feels it is safe, it may be possible to do your surgery.  It will depend if you have any medical problems from the high triglycerides and the type of surgery.  I recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon for consultation.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jacks1031,it would be the best to get an elective surgery when you are in the best shape. There are some questions which should be answered (how high are your triglycerids, do you have any therapy, etc.).  I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  
  
Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Whenever anyone is considering cosmetic surgery, ideally we would like them to be in the best possible physical condition before proceeding.  However in some cases, patients will have certain medical conditions that with proper management, will still allow them to have the surgery they desire.  High triglyceride numbers is one of those conditions.   High triglycerides can be associated with increased risk of cardiac disease.  Proper management means having a detailed examination by your primary care doctor and having any medications started before having your surgery. Once you are cleared by your primary care doctor to proceed,a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is your next step.  Thanks for asking and best of luck.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
In general you may be a good  liposuction candidate if:
-You are physically healthy and at a stable weight
-You have realistic expectations
-You are a non-smoker
I recommend to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss the best options for your goals. Good luck :)

Is it safe to get surgery if you have high triglycerides?

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