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

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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...

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

You must  stop the aspirin before the facelift. If you can't stop the aspirin you can't have a facelift. Simple as that. Some cardiologist okay stopping aspirin and others don't want to take the risk.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Thanks for your question! If your cardiologist doesn't feel comfortable signing off on it, I would strongly advise against it. Your survival is more important than a facelift. Please be sure to articulate these concerns to you both your cardiologist and your plastic surgeon. Good luck!

Brian K. Machida, MD, FACS · Answer

You are barely a year past your CABG and if your cardiologist cannot sign off on stopping aspirin, you should not stop it. Your surgeon is taking a chance on doing your surgery if you develop a complication.

Gilbert Lee, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. Being on aspirin does not automatically inhibit you from having a facelift. However, medical clearance will be needed. Anytime a patient has a medical history such as yours it is important for the doctor who follows you to make sure you are safe to have the procedure done. If your cardiologist does not think it is medically safe to have the facelift done then my recommendation is to schedule a consultation with a board certified Plastic Surgeon. They will be able to evaluate your anatomy and help you make a plan that is safe and meets your goals as close as possible. There are other less invasive options that you could explore. In our office we offer 3D imaging to give our patients an accurate idea of what their final result will look like. Good luck!

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