If you have large upper arms, arm liposuction may seem to be the perfect solution. This procedure can remove the excess fat and restore a slim and contoured shape to the arm. However, it isn’t always a suitable procedure for everyone. If you have high blood pressure, you will need to know whether it’s safe for you to have lipo.
Hypertension – What Is It?
High blood pressure, officially known as hypertension, is quite common. Doctors use the term “blood pressure” to refer to the force the heart uses to pump blood around the body. If the heart pumps with more force, the blood pressure increases, which can cause certain illnesses and diseases.
Doctors class a blood pressure of 80/120mmHfg as normal. The first figure (80) relates to arterial or systolic blood pressure, while the second figure (120) relates to ventral or diastolic blood pressure. If your blood pressure is over this level, your doctor may tell you that you have hypertension, or high blood pressure.
It’s important to note that most kinds of surgery are possible with well-controlled blood pressure. If your blood pressure is over 180, though, surgery could be dangerous.
How Does Blood Pressure Impact On Liposuction?
You may be concerned if you’re keen to have arm lipo but have hypertension. Usually there’s no need to worry. If you manage your blood pressure with medication, there should be no problem. Liposuction only poses a risk if blood pressure isn’t well-controlled.
If you have uncontrolled hypertension, liposuction poses the following risks:
- Ruptured veins
- Fluid retention
You should discuss your blood pressure with your surgeon at your consultation. You should also get your hypertension under control before having surgery.
I Take Medication For Hypertension, Can I Have Arm Lipo?
Many people with hypertension take medications. If you take drugs to control your blood pressure are they safe to take when having lipo?
You need to discuss your blood pressure medication with your cosmetic surgeon at your consultation. Usually, though, it is perfectly safe to take hypertension medications before your lipo procedure. There are a few drugs that you cannot take before lipo surgery, so tell your surgeon all of the drugs you were prescribed.
Will A Cosmetic Surgeon Do Anything Different During My Procedure If I Have Hypertension?
When you have a consultation with your cosmetic surgeon, they will discuss your medical history with you. They will be able to advise you about what to expect from your procedure based on your body and medical history. Of course, you must tell your surgeon the truth about your hypertension. They cannot advise you properly unless they are fully aware of your health background and medications you take.
Once your surgeon has assessed your case, they will be able to advise you about your suitability for surgery. In most cases, your surgeon will be able to offer you arm lipo even if you have hypertension. They will also tell you whether you need to stop taking your specific medication before your procedure. Your surgeon can advise you when to start retaking them after your surgery.
Will My Surgeon Refuse To Operate If I Have Uncontrolled Hypertension?
In most cases, if your hypertension is uncontrolled is very likely that your surgeon will tell you to get your hypertension under control before operating on you. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is dangerous and is especially dangerous during surgery. Although surgeons use local anaesthesia for liposuction and you won’t be unconscious, it’s still important to have normal blood pressure. It’s, therefore, best to visit your regular doctor to seek help for your hypertension before having a lipo consultation.
If your hypertension is due to being overweight, you should find that losing weight helps reduce your blood pressure. You should also be at or close to your ideal body weight to have arm lipo anyway. Therefore, it makes sense to take this course of action before consulting a cosmetic surgeon.
Seeking Professional Advice
If you thought you couldn’t have arm lipo because of your hypertension, that isn’t necessarily the case. If you take medication to control the disease and it is working well, you can have liposuction. If you have uncontrolled hypertension, though, you must consult your regular doctor first. They can help you find the right medication and treatment to address the problem.
If you have well-controlled high blood pressure and want arm lipo, contact the ArtLipo team today. We can offer you our expert advice and arrange a consultation with our skilled cosmetic surgeon. At your consultation, you can discuss your medical condition and medication in depth. Your will ensure your surgeon has all the information they need to advise you properly and treat you appropriately. You can be confident that even with high blood pressure you can still benefit from arm liposuction. We can help you achieve the beautiful arms you desire.
Dr. Thomas Su, is the owner and cosmetic surgeon of Artistic Lipo. He has led our full-time clinic specializing in awake-only liposuction since 2007. Dr. Su began his medical career in internal medicine, practicing that until 2005, when he began to provide a full spectrum of non-invasive cosmetic procedures.
