Can I get a facelift if I take warfarin? Other options for sagging skin?

August 6, 2020
Asked By:red_1975 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I recently had a portal vein thrombosis, cause unknown. I am now taking warfarin and probably will be for life. I had been thinking about a facelift in the next few years (I am 45) but now I am worried I will be considered too high risk. I believe my specialist would agree to heparin cover for surgery but even then, am I likely to find a plastic surgeon? If not, what is my next best option for sagging skin including jowls and nasolabial folds? I am not keen on fillers.

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August 12, 2020

Answer: Facelift and Warfarin

August 12, 2020

Answer: Facelift and Warfarin

August 12, 2020

Answer: Stay with non surgical options

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August 12, 2020

Answer: Stay with non surgical options

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