I have hemophilia. Can I still get a tummy tuck?

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I am 39yrs of age have 4 kids and my stomach has stretch marks but my main concern is my belly button. My weight is 130 and i am 5'2.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for an excellent question.  You will need to get clearance by your hematologist and have him/her decide what extra factor you may need to take around the time of surgery.  I would also recommend you have your surgery at a facility that does have a blood bank, overnight capacity, and a general medical staff to help your surgeon if there are issues with bleeding.  Good Luck.

Ven Erella, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. certainly can be done, but you need to be cleared from hematologist. Some times they advice transfusion of factor before surgery. Hence will recommend to do this in a place where blood bank and hospital stay available.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, Ale25.  I would recommend getting the work-out and clearance from your hematologist first prior to your consultation with a plastic surgeon.  Although tummy tuck can be done, you want to make sure that you are safe during and after the surgery.  Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon; please relay your medical history.  Good luck.

Ronald V. DeMars, MD (Retired) · Answer

It may be possible, but the only person who can answer that is your hematologist. The TT is elective cosmetic surgery and as such no major health risk should be undertaken.

I have hemophilia. Can I still get a tummy tuck?

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