Can I get breast augmentation while on blood thinner?

Hello @arrion96 and thank you for your question. I normally recommend stopping all aspirin, ibuprofen containing medication, any other blood thinning medication, over the counter medication as well as alcohol or herbal supplements for 7 days prior to surgery. However in your case, since a blood clot in the lungs can be life threatening, I would recommend you continue your blood thinners for the duration of your treatment (usually several months). It would not be a good idea to stop the medication for elective surgery in your case without being cleared by your treating physician first and assess if you are a suitable candidate for surgery. Hope this helps.James Lee, MDBoard Certified Plastic SurgeonMontreal, Canada

Thank you for your question.  In general we would like you to have no blood thinners in your system at the time of surgery.  Digging deeper, your recent blood clot may have been life threatening and its root cause needs investigation. Surgical procedures increase the risk of developing blood clots and we would like to know why this occurred and help prevent its reccuence.  Normally we would have you see a hematologist prior to surgery to help determine if these is any link to the cause and recommendations for your up coming surgery. I wish you well

You could get a breast augmentation when you are medically stable and not in need of blood thinners.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

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.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

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. 

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Unfortunately I think the risks of surgery for an aesthetic procedure outweigh the benefit of a breast augmentation unless your hematologist agrees that you can cease use of your blood thinner permanently or at least temporarily to reduce the bleeding risks.  Have your surgeon talk to your other physicians to get the full picture of your blood clot history.  Hope this helps.

On of the most common complications from breast augmentation is a post operative hematoma which is bleeding around the implant which requires return to the operating room.  Taking blood thinners increases you risk for a hematoma.

You need to sit with your PS and run through the pros and cons of surgery and the timing of surgery and you need to discuss your intentions with the doctor that has treated your PE's and is advising you regarding your medications and whether you can or cannot stop the meds if you have a BBA

Thank you for your question. In order to lower your risks both during and post surgery, it is best to avoid blood thinning medications, herbals, vitamins, and supplements for 2-4 weeks prior to your surgery.
I suggest that you consult with board certified plastic surgeons in your area and discuss your medical history. Your plastic surgeon may request clearance from your Physician whose care you have been under for the blood clot as well as labs to ensure that you are a suitable candidate for surgery. I hope this helps and wish you the best of luck,

While BA doesnt involve deep incisions. There will definitely be bleeding, although not much in normal circumstances. 
However, using blood thinners will increase the risks for excessive bleeding, and while not an inmediate danger to the surgery, it could increase the chances of infection and slow down recovery later on.