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Would I Have to Stop my Allergy Medication 2 Weeks Before Lip Augmentation Surgery?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 82 times
Tags: healing, interaction, medication, pre-op, preparation, restriction, vitamins

Do I avoid certain medications so that my lips would heal better or is it primarily because of complications with surgery? Which vitamins or medications will effect healing?

4 answers to Would I Have to Stop my Allergy Medication 2 Weeks Before Lip Augmentation Surgery?

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Lip augmentation surgery

For my patiens I have them avoid medications that can cause bleeding like aspirin and NSAID's. Herbals can also cause bleeding so I have thema void that as well. You should ask yoru surgeon.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Would I Have to Stop my Allergy Medication 2 Weeks Before Lip Augmentation Surgery?

There's a rather long list of medications, over the counter meds and supplements that either thin the blood (making you more prone to bleeding, swelling and bruising) or interfere with anesthesia. This should be explained by the plastic and cosmetic surgeon performing your Lip Augmentation. Be sure to select a plastic and cosmetic surgeon that understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial beauty to perform your lip augmentation. There's a very... more
Francis R. Palmer, III, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Medications

Your surgeon should provide you a list of medications to avoid prior to your surgery. Also, make sure you disclose all of your current medications and vitamins/supplements. Best of luck to you!
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Preparation for Lip Surgery?

Thank you for the question. There will be a whole list of "dos and don'ts” that will be provided to you by your plastic surgeon prior to your surgery ( usually on a preoperative visit). Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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