If you are HIV positive can you still get a tummy tuck?

  If you are cleared by your treating physician and are otherwise healthy, you may proceed with a tummy tuck.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

A tummy tuck can be performed in any patient who is HIV positive as long as their cell counts are adequate and they have clearance from their physician.

Being HIV positive does not necessarily prevent you from having elective cosmetic surgery. It is more important to know the status of your individual situation, such as current meds, viral load, and t-cell count. It is important to also have clearance from your infectious disease  doctor and your primary care doctor prior to the surgery.