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Cosmetic Surgery (Expert Forum)
COSMETIC SURGERY WITH MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
Answered by
Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery
Accent on Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Medical Center
Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.
COSMETIC SURGERY WITH MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
by sarahwright01, Nov 21, 2008 06:19AM
Hi, im having cosmetic surgery next wednesday,and i have a mitral valve prolapse. i have had a recent Echo and am waiting for a TEE/
Just wanted to know if there are any complications in relation to mitral valve prolapse/Mitral regurgitation?? and will i be ok!!
i have spoke to my doctor about this and he said "you'll be fine" so wanted to know if there was any other information you could give me!
thanks
Just wanted to know if there are any complications in relation to mitral valve prolapse/Mitral regurgitation?? and will i be ok!!
i have spoke to my doctor about this and he said "you'll be fine" so wanted to know if there was any other information you could give me!
thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Howard Rosenberg, MD, Nov 21, 2008 12:46PM
, Nov 21, 2008 12:46PM
Since I do not know the details of the severity of your mitral valve prolapse, a better source to determine the advisability and risks of elective cosmetic surgery would be your cardiologist.
