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Can I Have the New Thermage CPT While on Coumadin?

asked 10 months ago by anesthesiagal in Danvers, MA
Latest answer by Jordana Gilman, MD
Question viewed 165 times
Tags: coumadin, medication, safety

am on 5mg coumadin for a dvt...is it safe to have this new treatment????? thanks

5 answers to Can I Have the New Thermage CPT While on Coumadin?

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Thermage and Coumadin

Absolutely, there is no contraindication with getting a Thermage treatment while on Coumadin. You may be a little more sensitive to getting a slight superficial bruise due to continuous pulses in an area or pulling of the skin to help aid in the contouring of the area to tighten and stimulate collagen. Overall, it is absolutely safe for patients on coumadin. Hope this helps. Dr. Grant Stevens
Grant Stevens, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

marinaplasticsurgery.com

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NYC Thermage what you should know if on Coumadin

Yes. It is safe to have Thermage if you are on Coumadin. Although you might be a bit more sensative and possibly bruise, it can be controlled with topical anesthetic and can be a very comfortable experience
Ariel Ostad, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Thermage CPT while on Coumadin

Thermage CPT (Comfort Pulse Technology) is a major innovation in Thermage treatment in that it is less painful than Thermage Nxt. The Thermage procedure (Nxt or CPT) causes an increase in the temperature of the area treated. This, in turn, causes tightening of the collagen. As a result, some small blood vessels may be injured in the process. Although bruising has not been reported after Thermage procedures, if done on a patient on Coumadin, bruising, possibly... more
Eugene Mandrea, MD

Chicago Dermatologist

www.lakeviewderm.com

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Thermage while on Coumadin

It is safe for you to have Thermage treatment while on Coumadin or any other blood thinner. Thermage does not cause any wound or break in the skin, so there is not a risk of bleeding. During the treatment the tip is pressed firmly against your skin which could potentially cause bruising. Be sure that you are on the correct dose of Coumadin, because if you are on too high of a dose you are at risk for increased bruising and bleeding overall.
Jordana Gilman, MD

New York Dermatologic Surgeon
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Thermage and Coumadin

Coumadin should not affect your ability to have Thermage CPTat all. Most patients who are treated with Coumadin for DVT are treated for a year. I have seen bruising occasionally after Thermage- moreso on older patient- so there is a chance that such an effect can be worsened so my suggestion is, if you can wait, then what's the downside?
Scott E. Newman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.psurgery.com

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