http://www.pprune.org News and debate about medical and health issues as they relate to aircrews and aviation. Any information gleaned from this forum MUST be backed up by consulting your state-registered health professional or AME. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:20:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.pprune.org/get/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.pprune.org http://www.pprune.org/medical-health/396503-could-plastic-surgery-affect-future-medicals.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:37 GMT I passed my initial JAA Class I medicial in March 2009 but the doctor recommended I try lose some weight as I would be better off in the long run. ... I passed my initial JAA Class I medicial in March 2009 but the doctor recommended I try lose some weight as I would be better off in the long run.

For the last 8 months, while completing my PPL, I have made massive changes to my diet and lifestyle. I have worked hard in the gym and have lost 3 stone and have reached my target weight, however, I now have unsightly saggy skin around my abdomen and am considering having surgery to have this removed.

My question is could this surgery cause me not to pass the medicial again next March? I am otherwise perfectly healthy, take care of what I eat and drink, regularly exercise, do not smoke, am not on any medication. ]]> gmeehan http://www.pprune.org/medical-health/396503-could-plastic-surgery-affect-future-medicals.html