At the age of 37 I had 3 cardiac drug eluting stents placed. Now at the age of 45 I would like to have 325cc breast implants placed. My cardiologist has said yes to come off plavix 1week before surgery but I have to stay on 81 mg of aspirin. I am waiting to hear back from plastic surgeon if he will do the surgery on the aspirin. What do you think. To risky? Would drains help prevent a hematoma?
April 12, 2017
Answer: Breast augmentation on aspirin I definitely agree with stopping Plavix before surgery. Being on 81 mg of aspirin or baby aspirin may induce additional bruising, however, with meticulous hemostasis or control of bleeding in the operating room you would likely be able to proceed with breast augmentation. This is a question best answered by your plastic surgeon who may have had experience with patients on aspirin.
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April 12, 2017
Answer: Breast augmentation on aspirin I definitely agree with stopping Plavix before surgery. Being on 81 mg of aspirin or baby aspirin may induce additional bruising, however, with meticulous hemostasis or control of bleeding in the operating room you would likely be able to proceed with breast augmentation. This is a question best answered by your plastic surgeon who may have had experience with patients on aspirin.
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Breast augmentation while on aspirin I personally would not operate on a patient who is on aspirin under the circumstances you present. This is an elective surgery and you would be at higher risk for hematoma. Drains are not the issue. Even if a patient wants to assume risks, it is the responsibility of the plastic surgeon and the anesthesiologist to determine whether they are comfortable operating given the patient's medical condition.
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November 5, 2013
Answer: Breast augmentation while on aspirin I personally would not operate on a patient who is on aspirin under the circumstances you present. This is an elective surgery and you would be at higher risk for hematoma. Drains are not the issue. Even if a patient wants to assume risks, it is the responsibility of the plastic surgeon and the anesthesiologist to determine whether they are comfortable operating given the patient's medical condition.
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