Plastic Surgery for Patient with an Enlarged Heart?

August 3, 2009
Asked By:Denise1971 in Los Angeles

Would a patient with an enlarged heart be able to have cosmetic surgery? Liposuction and Brazilian Butt lift or a Tummy Tuck?The formal diagnosis is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. The diagnosis was 7 years ago with no major setbacks.

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July 19, 2018

Answer: Definitely a team issue

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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July 19, 2018

Answer: Definitely a team issue

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Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
July 19, 2018

Answer: You Need A Cardiologist to Clear You

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John LoMonaco, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2018

Answer: You Need A Cardiologist to Clear You

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John LoMonaco, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2009

Answer: You need to have clearance from the cardiologist.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2009

Answer: You need to have clearance from the cardiologist.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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August 4, 2009

Answer: Medical clearance for plastic surgery

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2009

Answer: Medical clearance for plastic surgery

David Shafer, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 15, 2015

Answer: Get evaluated by a cardiologist first if you have an enlarged heart

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Answer: Get evaluated by a cardiologist first if you have an enlarged heart

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