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Facelift and MTHFR Gene Mutation

asked 2 years ago by motchr in Missouri
Latest answer by William Portuese, MD
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I am scheduled for a facelift with fat transfer in one month. I recently found out that I have a compound heterozygous MTHFR gene mutation. Have you ever heard of this? It is supposed to be an increased risk for vascular complications including blood clots. I am worried about this and what it means for my surgery. Can any of you comment on this or give me any advice?

5 answers to Facelift and MTHFR Gene Mutation

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Facelift with a possible bleeding disorder.

You should have an evaluation by an internist or hematologist to make sure you will not have a problem with your surgery. They will be able to answer this question better.
Toby Mayer, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.bevhills.com

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Facelift and MTHFR

You should have clearance from your hematologist prior to undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. It is important not to get a hematoma or pooling of blood underneath the skin after the surgery.
William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.seattlefacial.com

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Facelift Surgery and Vascular Complications

A thorough evaluation by a hematologist will determine if there is increased risk of bleeding or clotting complications with facelift surgery. You will follow the advice of your physicians, but remember this is elective cosmetic surgery.
Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Facelift and MTHFR gene Mutation

As usual Dr Aldea's description is right on. Get a medical/genetic evaluation with your PS in concert. Most can have surgery but safety of the patient is paramount. From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Cosmetic Surgery and the MTHFR gene Mutation

MTHFR, the Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase mutation, is a congenital disorder in which the enzyme,methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase, is either poorly or not produced. Affected people have either several anomalies such as the inability to absorb folate as well as either a normal or elevated homocystein level. By itself, having a MTHFR mutation is not a clotting disorder. People with MTHFR mutation who have normal homocysteine levels are NOT at increased risk for clots. However... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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