Accidentally took 4 aspirin 4 days before Tummy Tuck. How likely will it be that my surgery will have to be postponed.

Hello and thanks for your question.I would recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon. We all have different techniques, but in our practice we give an extensive list of meds to avoid.Best wishes,Dr Sajjadian

This is truly is and at the question that only can be answered by your surgeon. The surgeon may feel very strongly that he/she should not proceed. Some surgeons feel less strong because they can control bleeding from aspirin ingestion. Just ask your doctor.

Thanks for your inquiry.  Your question is very good one that only your surgeon can answer because we all have a different technique about drains, tissue glue, and undermining.

Most surgeons will require cessation of aspirin for 7-10 days prior to surgery.  Many studies, however, have shown that platelet function returns more quickly than we have previously thought.  (The article listed below shows return to normal function 3 days after stopping aspiring therapy.)  Discuss this with your surgeon - you may still be at increased risk for bleeding complications and increased bruising, and your surgery may be postponed at the discretion of the doctor.

Let your surgeon know but I would not expect taht this would cause you to post pone your surgical procedure.