Can you do plastic surgery while being bipolar?

April 11, 2024
Asked By:LIV425 in Houston, Texas

Hi, my question pertains to if it’s possible to do a mommy makeover surgery if you are diagnosed bipolar & taking an antidepressant medication like Wellbutrin? Will you have to get off the antidepressants before surgery or can you still take it?

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