There are numerous medications that may interact with anesthesia and complicate your recovery. Most surgical practices will give you a lengthy list of medications and supplements to avoid. You should bring a list of the medications you are taking to your surgeon. Some medications or supplements... more
Which medications could interfere with recovery after a tummy tuck?
Are there any medications that would interfere with my recovery after a tummy tuck? I'm just wondering if I need to temporarily stop using my prescriptions to do this. Also, will drinking alcohol affect my recovery?
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A: there are numerous medications that affect surgery
There are numerous medications that affect surgery, from the more abvious ones which affect your ability to clot (like aspirin), to medications that can have dangerous interactions with the meds we use for anesthesia. You should go over this carefully with your surgeon. also, be aware of ant over... more
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