How will menopause affect my recovery from tummy tuck surgery? (Photo)

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Hello, I am planning an tummy tuck in June 2014, I started menopause in my mid to late thirties(premature ovarin failure). I do not have a period for the last three years and I am taking bio-identical hormones (Biest/Pro 1.0/40M CRM) under the supervision of a doctor, my current age is 44. I am a little overweight due to the menopause by 25lbs but I am a very active person by going to gym and taking fitness classes like spin and toning. How will it affect my recovery? thank you for your time.

Kevin Tehrani, MD, FACS · Answer

Menopause per say does not increase the chances of having complications after abdominoplasty. Please discuss this with your plastic surgeon before surgery. In my practice, most patients lose 15 to 25 pounds after a lateral tension abdominoplasty which addressed your weight goal. Best of luck.

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

This should not hinder you proceeding with a tummy tuck. In my practice we require that patients stop hormones 2 weeks prior to surgery to lower the risks of blot clots.

Jaime Campos Leon, MD · Answer

Thank you for the picture.I don't believe that this will interfere with your recovery.Talk to you PS and follow his post op instructions.Dr. Campos

Steven M. Camp, MD · Answer

I don't think being in menopause should affect your tummy tuck result.  However, if you are on hormone replacement I carefully monitor this and have patients stop the medication 2 weeks prior to surgery to limit risk of blood clots in the legs.  In general, being in good health and having a  BMI of at least 29 or less is recommended.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

The menopause should have no effect. You need to check out your BMI --- it should be below 30 to have a good result from a tummy tuck. By far, weight and your general medical health are the most important factors in having a speedy recovery.

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