Are there surgeons who do high risk (pacemaker) BBLs or should I give up?

Hello @Original677392, thank you for your question. . It is absolutely essential that you obtain clearance from your cardiologist. That said, Many conditions allow surgical procedures to be performed, however, an assessment appointment and medical examination are required to determine whether they can be performed. To obtain more information and recommendations, it is best to consult one or more board-certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS.

Thank you for your question. for safety reasons, to be a good candidate for the procedures you want at the same time, your labs and cardiovascular preoperative evaluation must be optimal.​

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Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Hi Original677392,
Underlying conditions often present a challenge to surgeons as it adds risk to you the patient during the procedure. No surgery is without risk, and having any previous medical/cardiac history adds to your risk of during or after surgery complications, which makes surgeons often reluctant to take on these cases for the purposes of elective cosmetic enhancements. Oftentimes more detailed information is needed such as the reason why you have the pacemaker and your recent cardiac studies detailing the extent of your disease to make a proper evaluation.
Dr. Andre P. MarshallDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonBeverly Hills, CA 90210

Dear Original677392,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your cardiologist prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I'm sorry for your frustration with this. This all has to do with keeping you safe. In the event that something goes wrong with your pacer during the surgery and you have a cardiac issue many plastic surgeons perform these procedures in smaller office or surgery centers that don't have the staff and capability to handle these sorts of events. But all hope isn't lost! You will need to find a surgeon that is willing to do your surgery in a hospital center where these capabilities are available (provided everything else is cleared medically for you by your cardiologist). Be aware that doing cosmetic surgery in a hospital setting is often more expensive. Hope this helps!

With you history of a pacemaker/cardiac history you are ONY a over night surgery candidate in a hospital setting. Even then the amount of extra pre operative planning would take the surgeon and his office staff so much extra time. There is obtaining approval from your cardiologist in writing, approval from anesthesia in that hospital being used, arranging over night stay, still the CoVid issues, the extra costs. So even if all these issues and steps are completed there is always a chance on arrival 4 days before surgery during pre surgery interviews you could be denied. So all the planning is wasted time. I have obtained a general costs/fee structure for you - $25,000. So how much do you want a surgical BBL? BTW you did not post any photos of your body and buttock so we could determine if you are even a surgery BBL candidate???

Hi, Original677392! Tank you for your question.
Having a pacemaker doesn't make you an unsuitable patient for a BBL right away. However, your cardiologist must write a report on what precautions must be taken before this surgery. And it is important for you to know that it is riskier compared to other person without the pacemaker.
It is also important the medications that you use. If you're using aspirin or other blood thinners, and if your cardiologist doesn't let you cease them for surgery, then it will bi irrational to have BBL.

Having a pacemaker should not be an issue for getting cosmetic surgery. This is really more of an anesthesia issue than it is a plastic surgery issue.
I suggest consulting with local board-certified plastic surgeons in person to get a quality assessment at which time you can review your medical history. I suggest patients avoid virtual consultations whenever possible. at that time each plastic surgeon will tell you what your thoughts are about doing your procedure both in regards to your Liposuction and fat transfer of candidacy and regarding your medical history.
During consultations as each provider to show their entire collection of before and after pictures especially of patients who had previous tummy tucks or have some other body characteristics.
It should not be difficult to find someone willing to do your procedure.
Mats Hagstrom MD

El BBL se puede realizar siempre y cuando cumpla con las evaluaciones adecuadas de la situación por lo cual utiliza el marcapasos y los grados de anticoagulación y preparación previa; y decidir cuál técnica se empleará para el procedimiento si es injerto de grasa o implante de gluteo por el riesgo de sangrado o infección de la zona. Sugerencia evaluación completa de su caso. Quedamos a sus ordenes. Saludos,