After a pulmonary embolism, how likely is a doctor to work with you?

Nothing gets my eyebrows raised higher (despite the Botox) in a consultation than when a patient tells me they have had a blood clot in the past. Pulmonary embolism (PE) are blood clots that usually form in the lower extremity or pelvic veins and can travel to the lungs which can be VERY serious. The questions I ask are was this due to pregnancy, surgery or trauma. Were you worked up by a hematologist? Do you have any genetic abnormality that predisposes you to blood clots? How long ago was it? Have you had more than one? Are you still on blood thinners? These are all exceedingly important questions that your surgeon must know. Having said that, yes, certain patients with prior history of PE can have surgery but I always coordinate with their hematologist. S/he may make recommendations for post-operative blood thinners and ultimately are the ones that decide if it is safe for you to have surgery. As a caveat, I would definitively counsel against combining a MMO with a BBL. The lengthy surgery time plus larger blood loss and inflammation is increases your risk of another PE.

Hi from Istanbul!Thank you for your question. The reason behind your pulmonary embolism should be verified before getting a cosmetic surgery. Your blood tests and prior consultation should be done by a chest/pulmonary disease physician. If the risk is low you can get a surgery under heparinization. You can start with a less risky intervention.Best Luck