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Can you take water pills and potassium before, during, and after Tummy Tuck BBL and Lipo?

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November 4th, 2016

Water pills and potassium before, during, and after surgery

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Many patients take diuretics (water pills) and potassium supplements. Often these medications are used in patients with high blood pressure. Because water pills and potassium can affect your electrolyte levels, blood tests must be done before surgery. Your electrolytes should also be monitored post operatively. Assuming your general health is good enough to undergo anesthesia and surgery, I do not think water pills or potassium supplements should be a problem.

Neal Handel, MD


Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 37 reviews

November 4th, 2016

Can you take water pills and potassium before, during, and after Tummy Tuck BBL and Lipo?

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Water pills really should not be routinely used for surgical swelling. It is true that medications like Lasix can help relieve swelling, but it needs to be closely monitored and does have contraindications. It can affect blood pressure and electrolyte balance. Surgical swelling is being caused for a reason and the best and safest option is to let the body take care of itself.

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John Sampson, MD

John Sampson, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

November 6th, 2016

Can you take water pills and potassium before, during, and after Tummy Tuck BBL and Lipo?

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Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well... I recommend you to consult with your surgeon what to do in your case. 

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD
Dominican Republic Plastic Surgeon
4.5 out of 5 stars 442 reviews

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