Can I survive a facelift if I'm on daily aspirin for my coronary artery disease?

March 4, 2022
Asked By:Pianoloverista in Columbus, Ohio

I had a CABG x 4 January 2021. Facelift tentatively scheduled for January 2023. I've been put on daily aspirin...2/day of 81mg. The surgeon requires me to stop aspirin for 10 days prior to surgery and 3 days after surgery. My cardiologist can't sign off on this, but says I can do it if I want to. At 63 (at the time of surgery), I'm too young to die! Can a compromise be made or do I need to give up my dream? Thanks...

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March 5, 2022

Answer: Facelift

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 5, 2022

Answer: Facelift

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Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 28, 2022

Answer: ASA

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 28, 2022

Answer: ASA

Scott C. Lindsay, DOBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 5, 2022

Answer: Listen to your cardiologist

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Brian K. Machida, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 5, 2022

Answer: Listen to your cardiologist

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Brian K. Machida, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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