Can I still have an SMAS facelift with well controlled HBP that unfortunately spikes greatly due to GAD?

March 23, 2018
Asked By:Bkazior in Pittsburgh, PA

My BP spikes to around 138/98 or sometimes even higher . I have generalized anxiety disorder and [white coat synd.] In the plastic surgeons office it was 159/106, but after I left I went to have it taken and it was 117/ 72. My surgery is to be done under general anesthesia. It will be a smas facelift/neck lift so around 3 to 4 hours. I am worried about increased risk of hematoma due to my anxiety . What is the best way to combat anxiety ridden BP so that I can still have surgery?

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Answer: Hematoma

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Answer: Hematoma

March 26, 2018

Answer: Preoperative medications for HBP and anxiety

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Zoran Potparic, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 26, 2018

Answer: Preoperative medications for HBP and anxiety

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