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.
Answer: Definitely a team issue Dear Denise1971 It is great to hear that you are doing so well with your condition. It is not impossible for you to have surgery. However, provided you cardiologist, surgeon , and anesthesiologist are all on the same page, consider doing smaller procedures. For example it is possible to have liposuction and the fat transfer needed as part of the Brazilian butt lift all under local anesthesia. Because you live in Los Angeles, you have access to excellent Cardiology. UCLA, Cedars, and USC have cardiology services with cardiologist who are focused on the care of individuals with Cardiomyopathy. UCLA for instance has a program where they actively monitor cardiac output in the process of optimizing drug treatment. So while you are focused on the simple question of "can I have surgery?" As Surgeons, we are first and foremost concerned about what is best for you and are you optimized medically for the state of your heart health. Answer this issue and it will be clear to your doctors where the risks of potential surgery are acceptable or too high.
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Answer: Definitely a team issue Dear Denise1971 It is great to hear that you are doing so well with your condition. It is not impossible for you to have surgery. However, provided you cardiologist, surgeon , and anesthesiologist are all on the same page, consider doing smaller procedures. For example it is possible to have liposuction and the fat transfer needed as part of the Brazilian butt lift all under local anesthesia. Because you live in Los Angeles, you have access to excellent Cardiology. UCLA, Cedars, and USC have cardiology services with cardiologist who are focused on the care of individuals with Cardiomyopathy. UCLA for instance has a program where they actively monitor cardiac output in the process of optimizing drug treatment. So while you are focused on the simple question of "can I have surgery?" As Surgeons, we are first and foremost concerned about what is best for you and are you optimized medically for the state of your heart health. Answer this issue and it will be clear to your doctors where the risks of potential surgery are acceptable or too high.
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July 19, 2018
Answer: You Need A Cardiologist to Clear You Your condition is one that can get worse, or better, depending on your blood pressure control in the time since your diagnosis. So an updated exam, chest x-ray, and EKG would be needed. Also, your internist/cardiologist may recommend some different medications to control your blood pressure in the immediate postop period. Some consideration may also be given to doing your case in a facility equipped for good monitoring and an overnight stay.
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July 19, 2018
Answer: You Need A Cardiologist to Clear You Your condition is one that can get worse, or better, depending on your blood pressure control in the time since your diagnosis. So an updated exam, chest x-ray, and EKG would be needed. Also, your internist/cardiologist may recommend some different medications to control your blood pressure in the immediate postop period. Some consideration may also be given to doing your case in a facility equipped for good monitoring and an overnight stay.
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August 4, 2009
Answer: You need to have clearance from the cardiologist. Your surgeon should speak to your cardiologist to make sure it will be safe. It will depend on the type of anesthesia as well, so the anesthetist should be involved as well.
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August 4, 2009
Answer: You need to have clearance from the cardiologist. Your surgeon should speak to your cardiologist to make sure it will be safe. It will depend on the type of anesthesia as well, so the anesthetist should be involved as well.
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August 4, 2009
Answer: Medical clearance for plastic surgery Plastic / Cosmetic surgery is elective. So, if you have any medical condition it is very important for you to seek the treatment and clearance of a medical doctor prior to any surgery. You will need to see your cardiologist and also medical doctor. Even after all of this, they may tell you that you are not fit for surgery. It really would be a shame if you had a medical complication during an elective case. So, please to not rush and do not pressure your surgeon to go forward without complete medical workup and clearance prior to surgery. Good luck.
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August 4, 2009
Answer: Medical clearance for plastic surgery Plastic / Cosmetic surgery is elective. So, if you have any medical condition it is very important for you to seek the treatment and clearance of a medical doctor prior to any surgery. You will need to see your cardiologist and also medical doctor. Even after all of this, they may tell you that you are not fit for surgery. It really would be a shame if you had a medical complication during an elective case. So, please to not rush and do not pressure your surgeon to go forward without complete medical workup and clearance prior to surgery. Good luck.
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Answer: Get evaluated by a cardiologist first if you have an enlarged heart Denise, Allow me to add my voice the uniform opinion expressed so far. No surgeon that I know would intentionally want to risk the life of his/her patient. I would recommend that you be evaluated by a cardiologist hand have a stress test BEFORE seriously considering having any cosmetic surgery. If your stress test is negative AND your cardiologist feels you could tolerate such procedures and "clears" you, most plastic surgeons and anesthesiologists would proceed. Personally, neither I , nor most of my anesthesiology friends, would proceed without such a work up and official clearance. Good Luck. I hope this was helpful.
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Answer: Get evaluated by a cardiologist first if you have an enlarged heart Denise, Allow me to add my voice the uniform opinion expressed so far. No surgeon that I know would intentionally want to risk the life of his/her patient. I would recommend that you be evaluated by a cardiologist hand have a stress test BEFORE seriously considering having any cosmetic surgery. If your stress test is negative AND your cardiologist feels you could tolerate such procedures and "clears" you, most plastic surgeons and anesthesiologists would proceed. Personally, neither I , nor most of my anesthesiology friends, would proceed without such a work up and official clearance. Good Luck. I hope this was helpful.
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