Can you be on methadone and have plastic surgery?

I don't see any reason why your methadone maintenance should prevent you from having surgery. In the hands of a good physician, surgeon and if needed, anesthesiologist, combined with good pain management and preparation, your goals are achievable Congratulations on both fronts. 

Many patients require urgent or necessary surgery while they are on methadone. The management of post-operative pain is obviously trickier, but it is possible to work through it successfully. When we are doing elective cosmetic surgeries we have the luxury of being able to plan ahead and hopefully make the surgical experience safer and more comfortable for you. Most people on methadone work with a pain specialist. Usually we (plastic surgeons) like to work with that specialist to come up with a plan given your specific issues. Once the plan is made typically the pain specialist orders and manages the medications that you will need. Getting you through a surgery safely and comfortably just takes planning and coordination between your doctors to help you achieve your goals!

Pain management is complicated by patients on methadone chronically but it certainly possible to have the operation done safely.

It will be possible for you to have surgery while on Methadone.  However, your pain control will have to be managed carefully, with the help of the doctor who is prescribing your Methadone.

Yes, it is certainly possible to have surgery while on methadone.  The trick is pain management without resorting to narcotics.  There are several good non-narcotic pain relievers on the market that can be used.  You should plan your surgery in conjunction with your plastic surgeon (who should be aware that you are on methadone) and the doctor managing your methadone.

It certainly may be possible, but only your surgeon will be able to determine if you are a good candidate for elective surgery. In my practice, I would suggest that you be evaluated by a pain control specialist as part of the consultation process before any decisions about surgery are made.

Of course you can, but being that said you should have a pain specialist to help with your pain control after surgery. Usually when patients are on narcotics like this the surgeon does not have the expertise to really control the complexity of your pain issues. So make sure you have a pain doctor that controls your methadone and can formulate a plan for your post operative comfort.

Yes, it is possible. There can be a few bumps in the process as far as managing your pain, but working with a pain specialist and the doctor who prescribes your methadone can be extremely helpful. Look into non-narcotic medications to use during recovery and discuss them with the board certified plastic surgeon you choose. Thank you for your question and good luck!

Although, it is possible to have plastic surgery while on methadone treatment, you should let your surgeon know about this.  You should also check with your doctor who has prescribed the methadone and see if they have any concerns about your proceeding with a cosmetic surgery.  Best wishes.

Greetings,Plastic surgeons should select their patients for procedures based upon: safety and health concerns the patient's needs and ability to participate in her (his) recovery processand the ability of the surgeon to meet realistic surgical expectationsWhen you obtain a consultation for your mommy makeover, methadone maintanence is just part of the decision making process for your surgeon.It is only an obstacle, if your surgeon is not comfortable with your post-operativepain management. This could be overcome, with communication involving yourpain management physician.Operating upon carefully selected patients, who are on methadone, has resultedin results which please this surgeon and his patients.Best Regards,