I am told that I have low blood pressure. According to my doctor, as long as I feel good and I'm not overly tired, this can be ok. My concern is that it might have an affect on a tummy tuck I have been considering. Will it cause slow wound healing, poor blood flow, etc?
Answer: Low Blood Pressure without symptoms should not affect Tummy Tuck
A Low Blood pressure baseline that is asymptomatic and considered "healthy" by your PMD generally goes along with longevity. It should not affect the outcome or recovery time following your tummy tuck. However you may be sensitive to pain medications or dehydration which could make you dizzy if you stand up or change your position quickly (postural hypotension) so just be a careful to move slowly.
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Answer: Low Blood Pressure without symptoms should not affect Tummy Tuck
A Low Blood pressure baseline that is asymptomatic and considered "healthy" by your PMD generally goes along with longevity. It should not affect the outcome or recovery time following your tummy tuck. However you may be sensitive to pain medications or dehydration which could make you dizzy if you stand up or change your position quickly (postural hypotension) so just be a careful to move slowly.
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March 7, 2010
Answer: Low Blood Pressure, by itself, is not a risk for Tummy Tuck Surgery Hi there- As long as you are otherwise healthy, and you don't have symptoms from your blood pressure being low (light-headedness, fainting, etc..), this finding should not contraindicate your desired surgery. Low blood pressure is seen often in my most fit, young patients, and in these women it is simply a manifestation of their high level of cardiovascular health and fitness.
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March 7, 2010
Answer: Low Blood Pressure, by itself, is not a risk for Tummy Tuck Surgery Hi there- As long as you are otherwise healthy, and you don't have symptoms from your blood pressure being low (light-headedness, fainting, etc..), this finding should not contraindicate your desired surgery. Low blood pressure is seen often in my most fit, young patients, and in these women it is simply a manifestation of their high level of cardiovascular health and fitness.
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March 5, 2010
Answer: How low is low: blood pressure and tummy tuck How low is low? It would be unusual for your low blood pressure to cause a significant problem. If a thorough evaluation of your condition has been completed it would be optimal for your physician to provide a record of your laboratory studies for the anesthesia personnel. Rarely, low blood pressure requires treatment with medications and in these instances, it is imperative that your anesthesiologist be fully aware.
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March 5, 2010
Answer: How low is low: blood pressure and tummy tuck How low is low? It would be unusual for your low blood pressure to cause a significant problem. If a thorough evaluation of your condition has been completed it would be optimal for your physician to provide a record of your laboratory studies for the anesthesia personnel. Rarely, low blood pressure requires treatment with medications and in these instances, it is imperative that your anesthesiologist be fully aware.
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March 5, 2010
Answer: Blood pressure and plastic surgery Before having any elective surgery, especially plastic surgery, it is very important that you have medical clearance to ensure that there is no medical reason that may complicate your surgery or your recovery. As long as all is well and you are medically optimized, then you should do well. Good luck.
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March 5, 2010
Answer: Blood pressure and plastic surgery Before having any elective surgery, especially plastic surgery, it is very important that you have medical clearance to ensure that there is no medical reason that may complicate your surgery or your recovery. As long as all is well and you are medically optimized, then you should do well. Good luck.
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March 5, 2010
Answer: Tummy tuck with low blood pressure It really depends on how low is your blood pressure. Typically, a low blood pressure does not preclude a tummy tuck procedure. You blood pressure can be improved by taking fluid after the surgery. You just need to make sure that your red blood cell count is not too low.
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March 5, 2010
Answer: Tummy tuck with low blood pressure It really depends on how low is your blood pressure. Typically, a low blood pressure does not preclude a tummy tuck procedure. You blood pressure can be improved by taking fluid after the surgery. You just need to make sure that your red blood cell count is not too low.
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