Can I take doxycycline and spironolactone now and during surgery?

Every surgeon has his or her own preference. I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

I can’t speak for your surgeon, but those medications would be fine with me. In fact, doxycycline can be an excellent antibiotic for breast surgery as well. Be sure to list those medications on your medication list at the surgery center. 

Spironolactone and doxycycline are typically not a problem for women seeking breast augmentation.Spironolactone is an antiestrogen and can cause breast tenderness in females.  Email or leave voice mail for your PS as he/she may have a difference of opinion.

I allow my patients yo take doxycycline and spiranolactone before surgery but, is is most important for you to discuss this with your surgeon.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Hi Peags!I can't speak for your PS.  We would let you take both because they do not thin your blood.  Be sure to ask Monday about this.  Be sure to tell you anesthesia provider exactly what you are taking.  On the other hand, since you just started, you could always wait till Wednesday to resume.  Good luck with your surgery!!Dr. Joe

Dear PEAGS5,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon prior to surgery.Daniel Barrett, MD

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thanks for your question aboit your pending surgery. Those two drugs will have no effect on the anaesthetic drugs used nor the healing. Hope it goes well tomorrow. 

Dear PEAGS5,Hello and thank you for your excellent question. In my practice, you could still take the spironolactone and doxycycline. However, you need to check with your surgeon, to see if he or she has specific requirements. Good luck!

Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc” 2017, 2018

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