Can I safely go through a bbl while having heart palpatations sometimes?

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A few years ago, I started having heart palpitation, I went to the cardiologist, they monitored it, did the whole ekg and everything came out good! I was hospitalized last year after having my son because I caught eclampsia and they saw I had low potassuim? Can this effect my surgery of a bbl that I'll have next week? I'm taking my vitamins, iron and eating healthy as much as I can right now.

Donovan Rosas, MD · Answer

Cosmetic surgery is "real" surgery. The primary goal is safety. It is important to remember that these procedures are not medically necessary  procedures and as such they should not be performed under less than optimal circumstances. Patients should generally be in good health and have a low risk profile.With regards to your specific question, while occasional palpitations or arrhythmias are not an absolute contraindication to surgery, it can be a cause for concern. I generally recommend that patients with similar issues be cleared for surgery prior by cardiology. A pre-op EKG and anesthesia evaluation is prudent. Remember, your surgical team (surgeon and anesthesiologist) reserve the right to abort or cancel a procedure if there is any concern for your safety.As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

You will need to get clearance from your cardiologist to make sure that your ticker is ok.  Best of luck.

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