Can someone on Warfarin have liposuction done?

Once you have completed your therapeutic course of Warfarin for DVT and your hematologist has cleared you, you may consider liposuction at that point.Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

midnight98 I appreciate your concern, however liposuction cannot be performed while you were on warfarin. However if your medical doctors clear you, specifically allowing you to stop the warfarin for several days before and several days after liposuction, surgery can then be performed. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon and reveal all aspects of your medical history and ask about options. Good luck.

Liposuction is a surgical procedure, and individuals on Warfarin or any blood-thinning medication should consult their healthcare provider before undergoing any surgery. It's crucial to discuss the risks, benefits, and potential adjustments to medication or monitoring that may be needed to ensure a safe procedure. Your healthcare provider will consider your specific medical history and circumstances to make an informed decision regarding liposuction while on Warfarin.

Generally, patients on warfarin are strongly advised not to undergo aesthetic surgeries. If you would really want to undergo liposuction, it would be best if you secure a clearance from your primary doctor.

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Unfortunately, a patient should not have plastic surgery while on Warfarin.Please talk to your primary doctor to get clearance for stoping the medication, if possible, and then I suggest you to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss the best options for your goals.
Hope this is helpful. Good luck :)

You should not have elective surgery while on Warfarin. In order to stop the medication, medical clearance from your treating physician would be required.  Discuss with your neurologist. 

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. It sounds as though you have lupus / anti-phospholipid syndrome. This leaves you at an increased risk for thrombotic / blood clotting issues. You would need medical clearance, and may need modification of your medications around the time of surgery, but you can still have liposuction. It is well-established that awake liposuction is safer than liposuction under general anesthesia, and this will be something that you should carefully consider. You may want to look into a minimally invasive, quick recovery body contouring procedure. We use a combination of non-surgical, minimally invasive techniques including liposuction, laser, radiofrequency (RF), and acoustic therapy to produce the best balance of fat reduction, skin tightening and smoothing for your body type and anatomy. In many patients, we also use Emsculpt to help each patient reach his or her desired result. These procedures are typically performed in the office, with only local anesthesia. Patients literally “walk in”, and “walk out” after the procedure, do not need narcotics for pain control, and can return to light exercise and work one to two days after their procedure. In my practice, we select the appropriate treatment for each patient based on their skin quality, amount of fat and surgical goals. It is best to answer your question during a face-to-face evaluation, when you can discuss your goals and expectations for the procedure, and you can have a physical examination to evaluate you. Preoperative visualization with Crisalix can simulate what your body will look like, and can help you make your decision. I recommend that you find a board-certified, or board-eligible plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of similar patients whom have had this procedure. Good luck!