Is it possible to have neck lift surgery while on heart stent medication?

Hello, thank you for your question. You need a medical clearance from your cardiologist, he/she will decide with the plastic surgeon if you are a candidate for a cosmetic procedure. 
Best of luck.

Thank you for your question.  Yes you can have surgery, but you need to be clear by your cardiologist and re-evaluation of your medication before the surgery.

you would need to get medical clearance to determine if you can have facial surgery, typically blood thinners need to be stopped prior to surgery and your internal safety is most important.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. This question can only be answered after a careful discussion between your cardiologist and your plastic surgeon. Surgical bleeding risk will need to be weighed against any risk to your heart. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review all your options. I hope this helps. Best of luck!

As long as you are on blood thinners, you should avoid any elective surgery like neck lift. Once your cardiologist decides to take you of blood thinners your should proceed with neck lift planning. Good luck.

Hello Karen Lacey, Thank you for your question and sharing your concern.  If the stents are recent, your cardiologist is unlikely to let you come off blood thinners for elective surgery.  However, if you have had the stents for some time, your cardiologist may consider letting you come off the medications for the perioperative period.  I would discuss your desire to have elective surgery with your cardiologist at your next visit, and see what they would recommend.  I hope that is helpful.All my best!Dr. Elizabeth

If you mean blood thinners, then no.  If you have to take blood thinners for a finite period, then definitely wait until you are off the medication.  If you are going to have to be on blood thinners permanently, then you would need to discuss with your cardiologist whether you could temporarily come off the medication for surgery.