Tummy tuck and medical clearance question

Dear Sarasol1022,every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Most plastic surgeons use antibiotic prophylaxis prior to surgeries as part of their protocol. Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You did the right thing by visiting your cardiologist to get medically cleared for surgery. However the final decision will be up to your surgeon and anesthesiologist to determine if you are a good candidate for the tummy tuck taking your entire medical history and physical exam into consideration. It is normal protocol in many cases to receive antibiotics before surgery so that should not be a deciding factor.

Thank you for your question! Medical clearances play a crucial role in determining if the patient is safe to have surgery. If your plastic surgeon required cardiac clearance prior to surgery, it is important that he or she reviews the recommendations from your cardiologist and follow through with them or discuss a specific plan with the cardiologist. Best of luck!