Is it safe to have cosmetic surgery if i have had a kidney transplant?

Yes: Having a kidney transplant will. Ot prevent you from having cosmetic surgery. Your risk profile for things like infection and your ability to heal may be effected by your immunosupression. Prior to undergoing any type of procedure it is important for you to discusd the risks involved with both your nephrologist and your plastic surgeon.

Usually Yes.: Most patients who have had kidney transplants are able to undergo cosmetic surgery. Medical evaluation and “clearance” by your nephrologist/transplant physician will be helpful.

It depends...: It depends on the surgery, and your medical status. Since your transplant, you will be on a number of immunosuppressant drugs. These increase the risk of infection, and reduce your healing speed. Some smaller surgeries, like an eyelid tuck (blepharoplasty) might be more reasonable to consider than something large (like a tummy tuck). You would need to get clearance from your kidney specialist.

Plastic surgery: Medical clearance from you doctors would be the right thing to do. If planned for properly this should not hold you back. The doctor will likely perform fewer procedures at one then if you were not on immunosuppresion.

With medical : Clearance, should not be a problem. Extra vigilence for infection needed.

Should be: However, always discuss such questions with your transplant dr. Before proceeding. He/she will know best.

Probably yes: It should be okay if you are several years out and stable on your immunosuppressants medications. You should also check with your transplants surgeon and nephrologist before proceeding.

Usually Yes.: Prior to proceeding with elective surgery, you should discuss your plans with your nephrologists and/or transplant surgeon. These doctors know your situation best and will be able to advise you whether or not to proceed with surgery and how to best manage your care/medications etc.Perioperatively. Best wishes.

TRANSPLANT: Minor surgeries are not likely to affect you're kidney. Best to ask your transplant surgeon.

Usually Yes.: Generally speaking, most patients who have had renal transplants are able to proceed with cosmetic surgery. Best to check with your nephrologist and/or transplant surgeon prior to proceeding. These doctors know your situation best are able to advise you whether or not to proceed; they may also have suggestions as to how to best manage your perioperative care. Best wishes.