Is my blood pressure too high for a face/neck lift?

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My blood pressure used to be VERY high. I was on losartan, HCTZ and propranolol. Since losing 60 pounds I now only take Propranolol as my bp was going too low and the other two meds also caused AKI (my kidneys are functioning normal now). But my blood pressure on just the propranolol will be like 144/92 first reading at the doctor, then second reading when I start calming down will be about 135/85. Are these readings too high for surgery?(face/neck lift and at a later date tuck)

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Having stable blood pressure of 130 and bellow, is most important factor to consider before face and neck surgery. That is something that you have to do with help of your internist (cardiologist) and plastic surgeon. Intraoperative and postoperative bleeding is most frequent and unwanted complication in this  fine, detail dependent surgery. Good luck, you are almost there.

Vasileios Vasilakis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for the question. Your blood pressure is still on the higher side, and your priority should be to get it under better control. Hypertension predisposed to postoperative bleeding. I wish you the best of luck. Vasileios Vasilakis, MD. Double board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, Houston. TX.

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

Your readings do not necessarily preclude surgery. It’s best to continue working with your doctor to control your blood pressure. He might want to add back one other medication, but otherwise your second reading is almost in acceptable range. You’re getting there…keep working with your doctor.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a full assessment prior to proceeding with any cosmetic treatment. Seek out a facial sculpting expert for your concerns.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes indeed, those numbers are still too high and  you're putting yourself at significant risk for a hematoma after a face and neck lift. Is very important get your blood pressure under control before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery

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