Is it safe to get a Tummy Tuck with a previous history of Ulcerative Colitis?

From time to time patients present for elective cosmetic surgery in a history of ulcerative colitis. Provided the disease is under control there is no contraindication to an operation.

Thank you for the question.  Yes, patients with well-controlled inflammatory bowel disease, are able to safely undergo body contouring operations, including tummy tuck surgery, in most cases.  Best to run your plans by your gastroenterologist. Generally speaking, the “ideal” patient for tummy tuck surgery is one who has completed pregnancies, is medically/psycho socially/emotionally/financially stable,  has an excellent social support system surrounding him/her,  does not smoke, is capable of arranging enough recovery time and who has reached a long-term stable weight.  I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

Patients with a history of ulcerative colitis can sefely have cosmetic surgery provided their colitis is quiescent and there are no other medical contra-indicatinos.  A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be worth your while.