Can one have plastic surgery with high cholesterol?

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

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

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.