Is It Possible to Have Tummy Tuck for a Patient with DVT?

March 24, 2009
Asked By:lucylee in uk

I would like to have a tummy tuck after having two children. But, after the second birth I had a DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) in my left pelvic area which has meant the affected vein no longer has blood flow through it. This happened just over 19 months ago. Would surgery be a no-no with this medical history?

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Prior history of blood clot (DVT) when undergoing tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)

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November 8, 2010

Answer: DVT and tummy tuck

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September 1, 2015

Answer: Tummy tucks are not advised for patients with previous DVT's

September 1, 2015

Answer: Tummy tucks are not advised for patients with previous DVT's

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June 22, 2009

Answer: Proceed with caution and under supervision of your medical doctor

June 22, 2009

Answer: Proceed with caution and under supervision of your medical doctor

March 26, 2009

Answer: DVT risk with surgery

March 26, 2009

Answer: DVT risk with surgery