Risks of Facelift for Patient with Protein S Deficiency?

I am wanting a Facelift surgery but I have a slight protein S deficiency, making me slightly higher risk for blood clots.

I am 42 yrs old. My hematologist says I can have surgery and hold aspirin prior to, but should have DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) therapy afterwards by walking, wearing compression hose for 1 week after.

I do not have any medical conditions, other than this irregular blood result, which is only milder borderline. Do you think it would be a problem for me to have surgery. I hope it won't concern the plastic surgeon. I am otherwise extremely healthy and thin.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by Vanessa19 in Chicago

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Protein S Defiency and Face lifting?

Thank you for the question. Protein S (named after the city Seattle) defiency is associated with thrombosis. As long as you have been cleared by your hematologists should to comfortable proceeding with facelift surgery. it will be important for your plastic surgeon to follow the guidelines suggested by the hematologist. Best wishes.

Face lift considerations for patients with Protein S Deficiency

A preoperative letter of clearance from your hematologist would be prudent to have prior to pursuing elective surgery. As you know aspirin products need to discontinue for two weeks before and at least two weeks after a facelift surgery. It is important to have sequential compression devices on your legs during the surgery and compression hose for at least a week after the surgery and stay active by ambulation during your postoperative recuperative phase. There probably is a small... more

Facelift for Protein S Deficiency

Ten years ago a patient like yourself would have undergone a facelift and may or may not have developed a hematoma or other bleeding complications after surgery. Fortunately, minor bleeding conditions such as Protein S and Protein C deficiencies have been discovered. I don't have a problem operating on patients with these conditions as long as they stay over night at the hospital and I'm given instructions by the endocrinologist. Extra care is taken to make sure there are no bleeders. ... more

Facelift with Protein s Deficiency

If your hematologist feels you can have surgery, I'm sure it is appropriate. He/she will consult with your plastic surgeon to organize your surgical and pre-op and post-op care. The precautions you mention are in many cases the standard of care, regardless of a patient's hematology status.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

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Facelift is risky for patient with protein s deficiency

Yes! It will concern your plastic surgeon. Blood clots can cause a pulmonary embolus leading to death, you know the big "D" word. BAD, very BAD. Discuss this issue in detail with the operating surgeon prior to getting the operation. Your safety is the most paramount issue here. Regards.