Facial Plastic Surgery: Q&A
Ask a QuestionFacial Feminization Surgery While on Coumadin?
I am a 42 yr old transsexual woman. I also was diagnosed with Antiphospholipid syndrome when I was 25, when I suffered a DVT. (no more since) I am also on coumadin with an INR target of 3.0. Coumadin seems to make my blood "normal" since over the years I have several deep cuts that have not caused any bleeding issues. Would I be able to have FFS? I do not consider it "elective" nor does my counselor. Any help would be great..thanks;=)
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Stacey12
in Arizona
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Cosmetic surgery while on coumadin requires cardiology or hematology clearance
It is a very bad idea to undergo cosmetic surgery while on Coumadin. Coumadin is a blood thinner and can lead to multiple disastrous complications with any type of surgery. A rhinoplasty surgery while on Coumadin can cause a severe nosebleed that could be potentially life threatening. The face is very vascular and a hematoma could develop in any of the facial or neck structures, which also could be life threatening. In addition to being cleared by their...
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No Coumadin for a few days before cosmetic facial surgery
I have operated on over a dozen individuals who have been on Coumadin therapy. In all cases the patients were assessed by their treating cardiologist or hematologist who would determine whether or not the patient could have elective surgery without great risk while being off Coumadin for a 3-5 day period. If clearance is given, the withdrawal of Coumadin is supervised by the treating physician and resumed after the surgeon is no longer concerned about bleeding. In my experience I have...
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Surgery while on blood thinners, coumadin
An INR of 3.0 is usually a contraindication for any surgery. Even in the case of an emergency surgery some attempt would be made to correct the INR to 1.0. That does not mean you cannot undergo any elective surgery. Most patients on coumadin have normal blood clotting mechanisms and the mechanisms have to be turned down because of the risk of life threatening clot such as when blood pools in the chambers of the heart because of heart disease.
Your case is different because without...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Elective Cosmetic Surgery While on Coumadin (Warfarin)
First, let's correct some definitions
ELECTIVE (opposite of emergent) - surgeon and patient elect / choose TIMING of surgery. Medically necessary surgeries can be emergent (IE need to be done ASAP to avoid death or serious consequences) or could be done electively (IE next Tuesday when the patient's work schedule and doctor's schedule would allow the hysterectomy (for example)
COSMETIC - surgery meant to improve appearance ONLY. (In other words, there is no such thing...
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