I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery?

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If so, how soon before surgery The form of birth control is mirena (IUD)

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

We do not ask the patients who have implantable birth control methods to have them removed before surgery.

Julio Molina, MD · Answer

While on surgery there are many risk that are part of the procedure. By adding some medications, like birth control medications you may add some other factors that may results in complications during your procedure. There has been a well documented case where these medications have been involved in pulmonary embolism and deep venous trombosis, you should discuss that with your doctor and he may feel more confident about stopping the medication, specifically for the tummy tuck you desire.Have a wonderful day!

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

You woud have a somewhat increased risk of thromboembolic problems. The decision on how to proceed with abdominoplasty and birth control cessation has to be made after  a detailed discussion with your Plastic Surgeon and your Gynecologist.  Good Luck!

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Hormone therapy can increase the risk of pulmonary embolism in a substantial operation such as abdominoplasty.  Based on other risk factors, your surgeon may or may not want to have the device removed.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I would discuss this risk factor with your plastic surgeon. Look at
reviews and before and after pictures as well as credentials to select
your surgeon.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery?

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Answer: Cessation of birth control prior to abdominoplasty is a case-by-case.

Answer: Cessation of birth control prior to abdominoplasty is a case-by-case.

Answer: I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery?

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I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery?

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Answer: Cessation of birth control prior to abdominoplasty is a case-by-case.

Answer: Cessation of birth control prior to abdominoplasty is a case-by-case.

Answer: I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery?

Answer: I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery?

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