I've had 3 c-sections, I’m hypertensive at 38 years old - Can I have a tummy tuck?

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I’m female 38 years My weight is 85kg My height is 5.4

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

I would recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.  Your surgeon would review your medical history and likely require preoperative labs/clearance to make sure you are a good surgical candidate.  Your blood pressure would need to be well controlled to safely proceed with surgery.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your BMI is 35, which puts you at high risk for complications.  I recommend you begin a low fat diet, core exercises such as sit-ups, planks, pilates and consult weight loss physician.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  As with any aesthetic procedure it is important to have all medical conditions optimized prior to surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Fearless678896,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Your blood pressure should be well controlled prior to surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to 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

Ram Kalus, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. As plastic surgeons we are first off physicians who have your overall well-being as our primary concern. If your hypertension is well controlled, and your primary care physician or family doctor clears you medically for a 2-3 hour surgical procedure under general anesthesia, then you are indeed a theoretical candidate for a tummy tuck.m (abdominoplasty).

Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can advise you on all of your options and answer all of your questions. Best of luck to you.

Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon who can advise you on all of your options and answer all of your questions. Best of luck to you.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If your hypertension is well controlled, then you may be able to have elective surgery. If your hypertension is not controlled, then, no.

Lourdes Rodriguez, MD · Answer

Hello, if your hypertension is controlled with medications yes you can have a tummy tuck done.

Best wishes!

Ross E. Bunch, MD · Answer

With a proper medical work up, and without any significant medical problems, a full abdominoplasty can safely be performed achieving an excellent result.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Many patients are able to undergo a tummy tuck with various medical conditions if these conditions are well controlled.  I encourage you to begin by visiting your cardiologist or whomever treats your hypertension to discuss your desire for a tummy tuck.  If given clearance you can then schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more about the procedure.

Jeffrey C. Hamm, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi and welcome to our forum!
If your blood pressure is controlled and your primary care physician feels that your general medical health is satisfactory, abdominoplasty may be considered. The previous c-sections will have no effect upon the results of the procedure
Every plastic surgeon develops individual criteria for surgery based upon training and life experience.
BMI (body mass index equals weight in kg / square of height in meters) is one criterion to determine the anticipated results of a cosmetic surgery. You can find BMI calculators on the internet. If your BMI is greater than 30, the cosmetic result will not be optimal. If your BMI is greater than 35, your operative risk will rise. In our practice we recommend a BMI of less than 30. 
We recommend that you be at a healthy comfortable stable body weight at the time of surgery. The cosmetic effect improves with lower BMIs. 
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...

I've had 3 c-sections, I’m hypertensive at 38 years old - Can I have a tummy tuck?

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