Can you get a tummy tuck with gastrointestinal?

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I've had history of gastrointestinal and every now then I still deal with it.However I want to get a tummy tuck and want to make sure it will be safe?

John C. Pedersen, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Does your gastrointestinal disease flair like an ulcerative colitis or Crohns disease? Occasionally patients are place on medication that could be deleterious to healing. One other point to remember the tummy tuck should not interfere with your bowel habits.  Narcotics during recovery can effect the bowels, but the surgery itself should not have any effect on your function.

Robert Frank, MD · Answer

Not clear what your gastrointestinal problem involves but getting clearance from your GI is probably the safest thing to do. Good luck.

Vinod V. Pathy, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Your description of your GI condition is vague and would require some additional information prior to rendering an opinion regarding the safety of a tummy tuck.  Best to discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Best of luck to you.

Daniel Krochmal, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I'm not sure exactly what you mean by "gastrointestinal".  If you'd like a tummy tuck, I recommend you consult with a plastic surgeon in your area who will review your health history and discuss your options.Best,Dr. Dan KrochmalMAE Plastic SurgeryNorthbrook, IL

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I am not sure by your description what your GI problem is.  Best to give more detail so that an appropriate answer can be given.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Hello kamiya34,
In order to make sure patients are optimized for surgery, a pre-operative physical is performed for surgery clearance. This is were the gastrointestinal condition/status would be addressed.
A tummy tuck is indicated for excess abdominal fat, redundant abdominal skin, protruding abdomen due to stretched out muscles, unattractive skin texture and appearance especially surrounding the belly button (stretch marks), and loss of feminine silhouette. Depending on the patient once the abdominal skin is lifted, the underlying weakened abdominal muscles are repaired if needed.
A consultation is recommended with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the desired goals and the extent of surgery that will be needed to achieve these goals.

Can you get a tummy tuck with gastrointestinal?

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