How will facelift surgery affect my high blood pressure? i currently take high blood pressure (metoprolol) and cholesterol (zocor) medication. i am thinking about a facelift surgery to make me look a bit younger. is my medication regimen going to effect r

As : As long as your blood pressure is controlled, you are certainly a candidate for a facelift. The risk of high blood pressure is bleeding so we do need it controlled. After surgery, pain can potentially cause your blood pressure to rise but assuming your control is good, this should not be a risk. I would consider seeing your primary care physician before surgery just to make sure your treatment is maximized.

Should be ok: You want to get medical clearance by your doctor to make sure you can tolerate your surgery and get your blood pressure optimized. You have a higher risk of a hematoma if your blood pressure is high.

Ask your doctor: If you blood pressure is under good control on medication, then the risk will be small. Any time you have pain (like after surgery), blood pressure will typically go up, even in very healthy individuals. You should see your family doctor or internist for a preoperative assessment before your surgery for optimal safety.

Bleeding: Having high blood pressure adds to the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Your surgeon should know about your medication and your physician needs to have your blood pressure under control prior to surgery. The anesthesiologist will need to keep your pressure low during surgery and you should keep taking your medication before and after surgery.

Control is key.: Many facelift patients have high blood pressure. The key is that the blood pressure is controlled with adequate medications. Consult your cardiologist, and have them coordinate with your board certified plastic surgeon.

Controlled?: Controlled high blood pressure is not a contraindication for facelift surgery. Make sure your doctor knows about it and your internist/cardiologist clears you before surgery.Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a problem and surgery should be avoided or postponed untill well controlled.

Facelift and bp: A facelift will not change your blood pressure, per se. However, you need to continue your blood pressure medication in the perioperative period and control your pain to prevent pain related increases in the pressure. If your blood pressure is not well controlled, there can be issues with bleeding and bruising,