Can one have plastic surgery with high cholesterol?

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I have been on the keto diet for three months which is a high fat diet therefor my cholesterol levels are high approximately 272 whereas the recommended levels are 199. I am 5’3 150 pounds with no health issues at all, can this be a concern for my doctor to clear me for my lipo surgery?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Higher cholesterol levels may predispose you to health conditions as you age, but it is not an absolute contraindication to the procedure.  The levels at which HDL confer benefit or risk are not discrete; you need to be examined in total to assess appropriateness for surgery.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear jeeanna,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jonathan Berman, MD · Answer

In general, it is recommended to be in good physical health prior to receiving plastic surgery. However, your high cholesterol does not guarantee that you can’t undergo liposuction, as this is a less invasive surgery than others. Talk with your physician and your board certified plastic surgeon to ensure that you will be a successful candidate for your procedure.

Nicholas A. Flugstad, MD · Answer

Typically, isolated high cholesterol would not preclude you from having elective surgery. High cholesterol long term leads to circulatory problems and heart disease, so should be controlled. Best to get a checkup with your primary care doctor to make sure your risk factors are safe for cosmetic surgery. Most of the time, with the proper checkup with your doctor, labs, EKG etc, serious risks can be identified beforehand.

Jean F. Laurent, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello; thank you for your questions.

Every plastic surgeon has their own criteria about the preop laboratories and condition. I personally recommend you to talk first with your primary care phisician to start a treatment a/o diet to decrease the cholesterol levels before surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Your surgeon may require medical clearance from your primary care physician prior to surgery.  Discuss your medical history with your surgeon and the Anesthesiologist prior to surgery.

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