Doctors found blood clots in my lungs in September of 2017. I was off the medicine and now back on it as of January. I received another CT and the blood clots are now gone but I am still on the medicine. I wanted to get a breast augmentation this summer and wants to know is it safe?
January 13, 2018
Answer: Blood Thinners and Breast Augmentation Hi arrion96, It would be best that you speak with plastic surgeon regarding the current medication you are taking. This way, proper plan of action can be initiated. Blood thinners are usually stopped a few weeks before surgery to minimize the risk of bleeding but you should also respect the recommendations of your hematologist. If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon and your hematologist for reassurance and to further discuss your options.
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January 13, 2018
Answer: Blood Thinners and Breast Augmentation Hi arrion96, It would be best that you speak with plastic surgeon regarding the current medication you are taking. This way, proper plan of action can be initiated. Blood thinners are usually stopped a few weeks before surgery to minimize the risk of bleeding but you should also respect the recommendations of your hematologist. If you are concerned, please check it with your plastic surgeon and your hematologist for reassurance and to further discuss your options.
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January 13, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation and blood thinners The risk of bleeding with a breast augmentation is actually quite low. But anytime you can minimize risks for elective procedures, you should. I would suggest a conversation with your hematologist and your plastic surgeon to see if holding the blood thinner for a period of time is possible and safe. That would be the ideal scenario to optimizing your chances of a successful result with minimized risks.
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January 13, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation and blood thinners The risk of bleeding with a breast augmentation is actually quite low. But anytime you can minimize risks for elective procedures, you should. I would suggest a conversation with your hematologist and your plastic surgeon to see if holding the blood thinner for a period of time is possible and safe. That would be the ideal scenario to optimizing your chances of a successful result with minimized risks.
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