Vitalize chemical peel after breast augmentation?

Question

I just had breast augmentation and today is day one post opp. Since I am laid up in bed for the next week or so I was wondering if I can do a revitalize chemical peel? However I am on Norco and Valium and I’m wondering if that will have a negative side effect with the peel. I do hope to be off the drugs in a day or so but I’m still wondering if I can do it now to get the process started.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your surgery!  There should be no issues with getting a chemical peel while you recover from surgery.  Be sure to first mention it to your surgeon as he/she is most familiar with the details of your surgery and how you've been progressing through recovery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi Renee0514, It would be best to discuss this with your surgeon as they would know which things can or cannot affect your post operative recovery. Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

Renee. You should be able to undergo chemical peel within the next day or two and it should not affect your  breast augmentation results. However I would first check with your plastic surgeon for doing any form of treatments. Good luck.

Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi.  There is no interaction known between the drugs and your proposed peel.  You should be off the meds however to be able to sign your consent and understand instructions, etc.  Combining recoveries is smart!

Daniel Shapiro, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Many of our patients have a chemical peel done at the same time as their breast augmentation. There should be no ill effects with the medication you are on but as always please consult with your surgeon.

Andre Levesque, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.A chemical peel following breast augmentation should be fine and nice to combine recoveries.  Make sure you run by your plastic surgeon though.Best Dr. L

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Combining recoveries is smart.  Discuss this option with your plastic surgeon.  He knows the medications you are taking, and anything else you will need.  There is no reason to be laid up in bed for a week while recovering from breast augmentation.  You would feel better if you were up and taking some light walks.

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