Can someone withh herpes get a tummy tuck surgery?

Herpes & Tummy Tuck: Genital herpes should have no effect on your qualification for abdominoplasty.

Yes: You should consider taking suppression meds prior to surgery so there is no active infection at the time of surgery. Discuss this with your surgeon.

Yes but...: I would not recommend having surgery if you are currently having an outbreak.

Take meds: Surgery may lower your immune response and make you more prone to an acitve outbreak if the condition is dormant. You can certainly have surgery but you may want to take antiviral medications to prevent an outbreak. If you currently have active lesions, i would consider postponing the surgery as it could become worse.

Yes: Assuming the herpes is completely controlled, you should be able to undergo tummy tuck surgery. The doctors who know you best will be able to give you the best advice. Make sure you disclose all medical issues to your plastic surgeon; prophylactic treatment around the time of “stress” may be indicated.

yes: Discuss your condition with your plastic surgeon. As my colleague indicated prophylactic Acyclovir may help to prevent an outbreak during the postoperative period. If you are currently having an outbreak, notify your physician before surgery.