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Facelift and MTHFR Gene Mutation

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I am scheduled for a facelift with fat transfer in one month. I recently found out that I have a compound heterozygous MTHFR gene mutation. Have you ever heard of this? It is supposed to be an increased risk for vascular complications including blood clots. I am worried about this and what it means for my surgery. Can any of you comment on this or give me any advice?

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