If you have a history of a chronic disease, such as hypertension or diabetes, you may still be able to undergo elective surgery. While surgery can be stressful, and any kind of stress can have a negative effect on your health, most contemporary plastic surgery ( particular lip augmentation and liposuction) doesn't require the use of general anesthesia, and is followed by a quick recovery so it is not likely to put you at any increased medical risk. It's best to speak to your primary care doctor about these issues beforehand. Of course, be forthright with your