Can I have surgery if I had a stroke 6 years ago?

If medical clearance can be obtained based upon more specific information and examination, elective surgery can be considered.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

If you have a history of a stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes, your plastic surgeon will most likely request medical clearance from your primary care doctor.  You will have to be medically optimized for surgery which would include good blood pressure control, tight blood sugar control and make sure you don't need any further intervention to prevent another stroke or cardiac event.  You may even consider doing a facelift and tummy tuck at different times to minimize complications.  Good luck!

You have to know that safety is priority and nobody would risk your life for a PS. So it will be mandatory to have a clearance for your doctor about the stroke, high blood pressure and diabetes. Then because of the illnesses as background the surgery has to be moderate (non aggressive) and short (in time under anesthesia) to avoid risk of complications. just listen to the red flags. Your life is very important Dr. Cardenas

Thank you for the question.To best help you, a physical
examination or picture evaluation is required in order to determine
which procedure and technique will be best for your case.Dr. Campos

There is a lot that goes in to making the decision that a person is a good candidate for a cosmetic operation.  In a case like yours, with a few very significant medical problems, a very open and honest conversation needs to be had with a surgeon you like and trust.  If you look long enough, you will most certainly find someone willing to operate on you regardless of your history or your motivations but that may or may not be in your best interest.  If you have a few consultations and keep hearing "no" because of your issues, it may be worth listening.Best,Dr. Pyle