How Will Prednisone Effect a Brow Lift Surgery? Doctor Answers, Tips
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How Will Prednisone Effect a Brow Lift Surgery?

Will I need to increase or lower my dosage if I'm going to have a brow lift?

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by anon
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Prednisone and brow lift

Each situation is unique and only your surgeon knows the specific details of your medical history and planned procedure and should be the person commenting on questions such as this
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Effect of Prednisone on Brow Lift Surgery

The answer to your question depends on why you are taking the prednisone, how much you are taking, and for how long. Because steroids are a very important in regulating our metabolism and response to any trauma, your internist and surgeon will provide directions to meet your particular needs.
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How Will Prednisone Effect a Brow Lift Surgery?

You should discuss the prednisone use with your medical doctor as prolonged use can decrease the body's ability to heal properly after a Brow Lift or any surgery.

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This is a question for your internist. The issues are: 1. What are you taking the prednisone for? 2. Is the dosage of prednisone high enough to effect wound healing? 3. How long have you been on it? 4. You will need stress dosages of Prednisone during the procedure and immediately after. 5. Typically, your dosage will otherwise not change.
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Prednisone and Brow Lifting Surgery

Thank you for the question. I am sure you will be meeting with your plastic surgeon prior to your surgery for a “pre-operative visit”. During this visit your surgeon will review “do's and don'ts” including medications that should be stopped prior to the facial surgery. Some consultation with your physican managing the prednisone may be helpful if the medications you are taking are essential to your function and/or pain relief. Generally speaking,... more
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