Tummy Tuck and Interstitial Cystitis Okay?

Dear CA Lady,

 

Simply, controlling the Interstitial Cystitis is the key and when done properly a tummy tuck patient will recover commendably.

 

I encourage you to communicate with the physician managing your IC as well as the plastic surgeon you will be choosing.

 

A board certified plastic surgeon of ample experience is an important element in the equation.

 

Thank you for your inquiry and the best of luck to you.

Dr. Sajjadian.

I know of no correlation with tummy tuck and the worsening of IC (interstitial cystitis). Before proceeding, discuss this with your urologist and your plastic surgeon. I hope this helps.

Good question. The good news is that it shouldn't be a problem. The patients I have treated have all been well controlled on medication. They have not had any flare ups due to the surgery or anesthesia. I think as long as it is quiet at the time of your surgery that you should be fine. 

Over the years we have cared for a number of patients with Intersticial Cystitis. The tummy tuck will not have any effect on that problem.