I am scheduled for surgery Nov 4th. TT, lipo, BL with implant replacement. I have PCOS and take birth control to help. When I have gotten off birth control previously, my weight has gone crazy.... gained 18 lbs in 6 weeks first time and 22 lbs in 5 weeks the second time. So I would really rather not get off of it unless it is absolutely necessary. I asked the nurse at PS office and was told that it is okay not to get off of it but they have to educate me of the increased risk for clots.
Answer: Birth Control Pills and Surgery Birth control pills, especially if combined with smoking, can increase blood clot risk on their own, and the risk would go up to some degree after surgery. Temporarily stopping the pills would probably be advisable in your case.You can further reduce your risk of clot formation by using sequential compression devices (a fancy term for inflatable leg massagers) before, during, and after surgery along with maintaining good hydration the first 24 hours.Be aware of the risks, but also speak with your plastic surgeon about your risk level, and most importantly ways to reduce it.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Birth Control Pills and Surgery Birth control pills, especially if combined with smoking, can increase blood clot risk on their own, and the risk would go up to some degree after surgery. Temporarily stopping the pills would probably be advisable in your case.You can further reduce your risk of clot formation by using sequential compression devices (a fancy term for inflatable leg massagers) before, during, and after surgery along with maintaining good hydration the first 24 hours.Be aware of the risks, but also speak with your plastic surgeon about your risk level, and most importantly ways to reduce it.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Birth control Hello, The extent of your surgeries and length of time required under anesthetic as well as down time mean that for my patient, I would advise stopping one cycle prior to surgery. The health risks associated may outweigh the risk of weight gain for you- as undesirable as that is. Your Surgeon will want to take additional precautions if you do not stop.You and your Plastic Surgeon should have a clear, frank discussion about this before proceeding.All the best
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Birth control Hello, The extent of your surgeries and length of time required under anesthetic as well as down time mean that for my patient, I would advise stopping one cycle prior to surgery. The health risks associated may outweigh the risk of weight gain for you- as undesirable as that is. Your Surgeon will want to take additional precautions if you do not stop.You and your Plastic Surgeon should have a clear, frank discussion about this before proceeding.All the best
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October 14, 2015
Answer: The use of birth control pills in anticipation of mommy makeover surgery. There's no right or wrong answer to this particular situation but you should discuss is very specifically with your surgeon. The surgeon may want you to stop for the purpose of reducing the risk of pulmonary embolism.
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Answer: The use of birth control pills in anticipation of mommy makeover surgery. There's no right or wrong answer to this particular situation but you should discuss is very specifically with your surgeon. The surgeon may want you to stop for the purpose of reducing the risk of pulmonary embolism.
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October 10, 2015
Answer: Talk to your surgeon and not the nurse Birth control increases your risks of developing blood clots. I suggest you talk to your surgeon, not the nurse, about your condition. They may be able to recommend something that will allow you to have the surgery.
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Answer: Talk to your surgeon and not the nurse Birth control increases your risks of developing blood clots. I suggest you talk to your surgeon, not the nurse, about your condition. They may be able to recommend something that will allow you to have the surgery.
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October 10, 2015
Answer: Discontinuing birth control pills preoperatively The development of blood clots (DVT) postoperatively is one of the greatest concerns surgeons have for patient's in the postoperative period. A blood clot can cause problems in the vicinity of the clot but can also break off and travel to the lungs resulting in a potentially lethal outcome. For that reason most surgeons utilize a screening system preoperatively that assigns a numerical grade to each of several known risks related to the development of a blood clot. One of the most important risk factors is the use of birth control pills. Typically surgeons will recommend that these be discontinued for 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks postoperatively. If for some reason it is not possible to discontinue this type of medication it will likely be necessary to utilize some type of blood thinning agent postoperatively. Most surgeons however would prefer to eliminate a potential threat such as this by discontinuing it preoperatively. Good luck
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Answer: Discontinuing birth control pills preoperatively The development of blood clots (DVT) postoperatively is one of the greatest concerns surgeons have for patient's in the postoperative period. A blood clot can cause problems in the vicinity of the clot but can also break off and travel to the lungs resulting in a potentially lethal outcome. For that reason most surgeons utilize a screening system preoperatively that assigns a numerical grade to each of several known risks related to the development of a blood clot. One of the most important risk factors is the use of birth control pills. Typically surgeons will recommend that these be discontinued for 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks postoperatively. If for some reason it is not possible to discontinue this type of medication it will likely be necessary to utilize some type of blood thinning agent postoperatively. Most surgeons however would prefer to eliminate a potential threat such as this by discontinuing it preoperatively. Good luck
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