Can I have a "mommy makeover" with vonwillebrands disease?

You need to see a hematologist so they can properly evaluate you and stratify your risk for surgery.

You can but your surgery will need to be coordinated very closely with your hematologist. You would need to be done in a hospital setting (instead of just an ambulatory surgical center) and you will require certain medications before and after your surgery, along with careful monitoring. Best to openly discuss your history with your plastic surgeon so he or she can make the proper determination. Good luck!

Thank you for your question.  You would need to be optimized and cleared by a hematologist prior to your mommy makeover surgery.  Good luck.

Since you know and have been diagnosed  as having Von willibrands disease, then you have worked with a hematologist and should know what type of von willibrands disease you have.Type 1, type 2 or type 3.all Doctors are very aware of the disease. Since you had a gastric sleeve before, then you probably have a mild form (Type 1). You probably is not a candidate for elective surgery.Any surgery should be done in a major hospital center. A hematologist should be involved in the care and available immediately. The hospital should be made aware and stock on the medications and factor 8 infusion.This is true even for dental surgery.This discussion should be with your hematologist first. Then try to find the medical center and the plastic surgeon willing to operate under these circumstances.

Yes you can have surgery but it requires working closely with your hematologist. There are certain meds that may be required to be administered prior to surgery to put you at low risk prior to surgery and your hematologist will make that decision.

Thank you for your question.Yes, you can have a mommy makeover with vWD.  Your surgeon will likely work closely with your hematologist who will guide any medication used to help your platelet function.  You may want to contact your hematologist first to get recommendations, and then approach plastic surgeons with those recommendations.  Your surgeon may want to take extra precautions before and after surgery (screening your blood for possible transfusion, monitoring in a hospital, etc.).  Best of luck!-Dr. Dan KrochmalMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Thank you for your question.  My question to you would be how was your vWD managed during your prior surgeries such as the gastric sleeve.  The main treatment options for patients with von Willebrand disease (vWD) are desmopressin (DDAVP), recombinant von Willebrand factor (rVWF), and von Willebrand factor/factor VIII (vWF/FVIII) concentrates.  For patients undergoing major surgery, rVWF (with or without FVIII) or vWF-containing factor VIII concentrates are the treatment of choice. However, your hematologist should be consulted prior to any procedures so that appropriate recommendations can be made for your specific case.  I would also recommend that you be observed in the hospital for at least one night so that you can be promptly treated in the event of any bleeding episodes.  All of these things will add cost to your procedure but would be the safest way to approach it.  I also suggest that you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery very experienced and with a history of excellent results in your desired procedures.  Hope this helps.