Considering tummy tuck and BBL but I have sleep apnea

Reevaluation of the sleep apnea and medical clearance would be indicated prior to surgery.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Thanks for your question. Congratulations on the weight loss! Be sure to mention your sleep apnea condition to the surgeon during consultation. Post-operative monitoring will be extremely crucial in your case. Medical clearance is certainly required before proceeding with surgery.

Congrats on the weight loss. As you lose weight you are becoming a better surgical candidate. You of course need to be cleared by your medical doctor before your surgery. Good luck.

Postoperative monitoring is critical in patients with a history of sleep apnea due to additional ventilatory issues produced by and abdominoplasty. It is not however an absolute contraindication to the procedure.

Thank you for your excellent question and congratulations the impressive weight loss.  Sleep apnea is a condition that has gained lots of attention for surgeons due to the potential breathing risks before, during, and after surgery.  It is wise to always bring this condition up to all your physicians as there are steps that can be taken to minimize your risk.  You are doing the best thing right now by losing weight as this will significantly improve your risk profile, and be sure that your CPAP machine and any additional supplies are in good working order for your convalescence.  Sleep apnea by itself does not eliminate the possibility of surgery, but it is another condition that needs to be optimized prior to your procedure.