Is stopping birth control pills mandatory prior to breast reduction surgery?

Hi and welcome to our forum!Every plastic surgeon has developed their own individual protocol of patient care based upon their training and years of clinical experience.  Some will advise cessation of oral contraceptives before surgery to lessen the risk of deep vein thrombosis.I recommend that you follow your surgeon's advice.Best wishes...

Hello and thank you for your question.
You do not need to stop birth control pills prior to surgery. Check with your surgeon regarding his/her protocol on all medications. Best of luck!

No, not necessarily;  there is no "universally" accepted standard of practice in this regard.  In other words, different plastic surgeons will manage the use of oral contraceptives differently.   Therefore, best to run this question by your plastic surgeon who knows your risk factors ( and who is responsible for your care). Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with (this operation tends to be one of the most patient pleasing operations we perform).