Do you have opinions on a tummy tuck with lipo after aortic aneurysm? (Photos)

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I’m 37 years old and mother of 2. 4 days After the birth of my second child I developed an aortic aneurysm that dissected. I did not have surgical intervention and since I get my regular CT scans now every 18 months. I manage my blood pressure very well. I have had a complete knee reconstructive surgery Since and did fine. I’m schedule for a tummy tuck with lipo on November 14th but I’m starting to get quite nervous. Any opinions about undergoing this surgery with my medical history?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.
 Tummy tuck procedures can be done safely for patients with a variety of different “medical conditions”. Careful evaluation and treatment of the medical condition is necessary prior to determining the appropriate candidates for the tummy tuck procedure.  In your case this would be best done by the physicians who know your situation best.  In other words, these doctors who know the specifics of your situation,  will be in the best position to advise you regarding your suitability for the procedure and the potentially increased risks/complications that you should consider.  
 
Once you have obtained "medical clearance", please make sure you are seeking consultation with  well experienced board-certified  plastic surgeons who preferably work with board-certified anesthesiologists  in fully accredited surgical facilities.
I hope this helps.  Best wishes.

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. The pictures are dark and some additional photos would be helpful. However, if you are a surgical candidate, then you would likely be able to proceed if your regular doctor has given medical clearance. Make sure you discuss this with your chosen plastic surgeon and make sure he or she is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Dancegrl1981,as long as you get a clearance from your doctor and achieve your goal weight, you might 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
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thomas Trevisani, MD · Answer

If you're scheduled already for surgery- this issue should have been addressed by your Plastic Surgeon long ago. If you have clearance and support from your medical team, including whoever is following the aneurysm then the determination should have been made by now and your safety examined.

Thomas Fiala, MD, FACS, FRCSC · Answer

The risk of aortic aneurysms has to do with their size (diameter) and the speed at which they might be expanding.  As long as your aneurysm size is stable on your CT scans, and your blood pressure is well controlled, the procedure can be done at a baseline level of risk.

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