If so, how soon before surgery The form of birth control is mirena (IUD)
Answer: Birth control We do not ask the patients who have implantable birth control methods to have them removed before surgery.
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Answer: Birth control We do not ask the patients who have implantable birth control methods to have them removed before surgery.
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Birth control and risk of embolism 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!
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February 25, 2016
Answer: Birth control and risk of embolism 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!
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Birth control cessation and Abdominoplasty 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!
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December 18, 2014
Answer: Birth control cessation and Abdominoplasty 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!
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Cessation of birth control prior to abdominoplasty is a case-by-case. 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.
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December 17, 2014
Answer: Cessation of birth control prior to abdominoplasty is a case-by-case. 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.
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December 16, 2014
Answer: I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery? 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
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December 16, 2014
Answer: I'm getting a tummy tuck and BBL next year and I'm using birth control. Should I have it removed before surgery? 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
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