Protein S Deficiency

Brent Moelleken, MD answers: Breast reduction for patient with protein S deficiency?

I have a protein "S" deficiency which caused me to have several Pulmonary Embolisms in the past. I'm having a Breast reduction in July.

What can I do to ensure I don't get clots after the surgery? I'm on blood thinners (Warafin) for life now, how will this affect my bleeding in surgery and recovery time? I was told I will be switched to Lovenox during the procedure.


Brent Moelleken, MD
5 months ago
By Brent Moelleken, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Your surgery is a very high risk procedure.  It is best done in a hospital setting, with consultations by a hematologist and the plastic surgeon.  You should be fully aware of the risks of having the surgery.

The risk of pulmonary embolism can be greatly reduced, but the risk of bleeding increases, with the prophylactic measures, including Lovenox.

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