CML Leukemia in remission, want a tummy tuck. Will I be able to get this procedure after I come off the oral chemo?

Thank you for your question regarding whether it’s possible to get a tummy tuck and BBL after oral chemotherapy for CML or chronic check. The next word in the question; I think it’s my acidic leukemia. This is a very important question. It’ll be essential for you to have the medical clearance and guidance of your hematologist-oncologist. Certain medications suppress your ability to heal and stop an inflammatory response. It’ll be essential that you are off all these medications before your before and after your tummy tuck and BBL. In addition, it’ll be vital for you to have normal hemoglobin before the surgery. Jimmy affects your bone marrow and your ability to produce adequate red blood cells, among other things. Therefore, BBL is not out of the question. Your team will have to work carefully with your hematologist and oncologist to obtain clearance before the surgery and assist in guidance to ensure your bone marrow makes enough blood to heal. Good luck. I hope this answer Also I hope my solution helps answer your question regarding being able to have a tummy tuck after taking oral chemotherapy drugs for CML.

Hello @ashleyk522 thank you for your question. It is absolutely essential that you obtain clearance from your hematologist or doctor who specializes in diseases of the blood and bone marrow and oncologist prior to having a tummy tuck. This will help to ensure that you experience the best possible results with the least amount of risk. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS

Dear ashleyk522,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You might need a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi there, we recommend discussing with your oncologist about getting a tummy tuck after coming off of chemotherapy. You may need to discuss the risks and benefits with him/her. Some medications used in treatment can cause bleeding problems. So, if you plan on getting a tummy tuck, make sure you discuss this with your oncologist and hematologist.

If your oncologist clears you for surgery and your blood counts are normal, you should be able to have surgery.

We, plastic surgeons have to look at some parameters before deciding if you are a candidate for these operations. For example blood count, hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, thrombocyte levels, INR levels are important. In cases like yours we consult your condition with your hematologist/oncologist and decide together. Because CML is a chronic condition like addressed in its name, your life quality must also be considered.

You may want to begin by speaking with your oncologist and hematologist about your desire for a tummy tuck to get their opinions. You will likely need clearance in order to be considered a candidate for the tummy tuck.

Perhaps the best person to talk to about this is your oncologist.
Are simply having had Keymiya in the past should not have a negative impact or prevent you from having an elective cosmetic surgery.
The question is more if previous treatments or current treatments make it inappropriate or put you at higher risk?
To get an assessment and better understanding of various people and options I suggest scheduling multiple in person consultations with local board-certified plastic surgeons.
Are patients candidacy for various procedurs vary as does the skill of individual providers.
For that reason I recommend patients have multiple in person consultations.
There’s a good chance plastic surgeons while I asked for medical clearance from your oncologist so you’ll need to run it by that person as well at some point.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD