Is it safe to have the BBL surgery with moderate kidney disease?

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Is it safe to have the BBL surgery with moderate kidney disease with a Medical clearance from Nephrologist and primary physician? My Creatinine level is at 1.72 mg/dL.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

A good candidate has enough fat available for transfer in the procedure. The amount of fat that can be transferred in a BBL depends on how much fat the patient has to harvest and the amount of space there is to move the fat into. It is recommended for the patient to have a BMI of 30 or less. If you are too thin, a Brazilian Butt Lift may not be possible.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hi thank you for your question and provided information as well. based in your question its recommended  see your primary doctor to check your kidney , and get a referral with a nephrology to put in good condition your kidney.

Andrew P. Amunategui, MD · Answer

Hi, Mde1298The first thing to do is to discuss with you PCP and kidney doctor.  Your health and well-being should always be your--and your surgeon's--primary concern.  If your disease is stable, you may be able to "optimize" your kidney status before planned surgery.  Please see attached web reference and good luck!

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. Remember that this surgery is elective and you want to make sure you are not taking on any undue risk. You would need to talk with both your kidney specialist and your primary doctor to get clearance for the surgery and make sure that everything has been done to prepare you for surgery. They might also want to plan some additional lab work around surgery to follow you. And you also need to find a plastic surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to make sure that you are being as safe as possible! This procedure now has a quoted death rate of 1 in 3,000 patients and you need to do your research before you proceed.Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Mde1298,as long as your condition is well controlled and you get a clearance from your doctor, you mgiht be a candidate for a surgery. If you are considering a surgery, 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

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Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Please talk to your primary doctor to see if you are clear for plastic surgery and then I suggest you to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your goals.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

Adolfo Sesto, MD · Answer

Hi. No is not safe since Creatinine levels are high, you may have a complication of kidney failure. Try your levels to get to normal first.
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Is it safe to have the BBL surgery with moderate kidney disease?

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