What you should know before the procedure
Plastic surgery is very common in patients over 50 years old. Procedures such as face and neck lift, blepharoplasty and bichectomy are increasingly in demand. However, when a patient exceeds 50 years of age, he/she begins to present certain health conditions that may make him/her unsuitable for an aesthetic procedure.
One of the most common questions is whether a patient with high blood pressure or hypertension can undergo plastic surgery. For us, your health comes first, that is why in this article we indicate some aspects to consider in order to be prepared and well informed about your procedure.
What is blood pressure?
We understand blood pressure as the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. If you take your blood pressure at home you should keep in mind that blood pressure readings are like numbers. Systolic blood pressure is indicated by the higher number while diastolic blood pressure is indicated by the lower number with this in mind blood pressure is classified as follows:
– Normal pressure 120/80 mmHg
– Pre hypertension 120/80 to 139/89 mmHg
– Hypertension 140/90 mmHg or more
When the patient begins to notice certain changes in his health, it is because the blood pressure has remained elevated for a considerable period of time. The main symptoms of high blood pressure are: Headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and alterations in vision, if allowed to pass a long time before treating with a medical professional impertencion can cause irreversible damage such as arteriosclerosis, kidney problems, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions.
I am hypertensive, can I have plastic surgery?
Having hypertension is not a contraindication to undergo plastic surgery, it is necessary that blood pressure is under control before any surgical procedure. When planning the surgical procedure, the first thing we examine is the candidate’s medical history. In the case of a person with hypertension we make sure that the blood pressure levels are in a normal range before the procedure. If blood pressure levels are very high it is best to postpone the surgery until it reaches optimal levels, your blood pressure may rise a few days before surgery life anxiety and nervousness prior to any surgical procedure. In this case it is understood as a temporary situation and you can proceed with the plastic surgery.
What can cause high blood pressure?
– Being over 65 years old
– Being Latino (Latinos and African Americans are at higher risk)
– Genetic factors
– Smoking
– Stress
– Being overweight and leading a sedentary lifestyle – Being overweight and leading a sedentary life
What are the risks?
When a person undergoes any type of surgical procedure that requires anesthesia he/she is exposed to certain risks, in the case of a patient with hypertension the possible risks are:
– bleedings
– hematomas
– cardiovascular or cerebrovascular complications
It is for this reason that Doctor Guevara Plastic Surgery performs all the necessary tests before the procedure, in case it is not possible to control the hypertension, the procedure will be cancelled for the patient’s wellbeing and the necessary measures will be taken to guarantee a successful surgical procedure.
