Can Someone with Pacemaker Undergo Tummy Tuck and Liposuction?

You can have a tummy tuck if you have a pacemaker. Of course, your cardiologist must give the OK first and clear you to have the surgery. Some cardiologist want the pacemakers turned off and others want to leave them on. In some individuals, the pacemakers are placed in the upper abdomen, which can also be a show stopper. If you have any medical or heart condition, it is always important to discuss and weigh the risks and benefits of this type of surgery with your surgeon and cardiologist before proceeding.

Your overall health is the single most important factor.
Clearly any restrictions or limitations as well as overall cardiac health will need to be evaluated by your cardiologist who should be informed and perform any necessary tests prior to your surgery.
The anesthesiologist will likely review your medical history prior to the procedure and make any adjustments in medications or delivery of the anesthetic.
It is actually better that your cardiac health has been treated and understood prior to surgery rather than discovering this during the surgical procedure.
In the few instances in which I have performed surgery, the cardiologist has not advised turning off the pacemaker, but I am sure this depends on the underlying medical condition.
Certain medications used during surgery can speed up and excite the heart while others can slow it down. Depending on the indications for your pacemaker, your cardiologist may advise avoidance of some of these agents.

In general, patients with pacemakers can undergo surgery, including liposuction and tummy tuck, as long as they have a cardiologist clearance. Have this issue addressed with their anesthesiologist, prior to surgery. Best wishes.