Breast implant revision. When should adderall be stopped pre-surgery?

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I’ve taken a high dose of adderall as directed for almost a decade. I have a ruptured implant that needs to be removed and replaced. Wondering what the recommended suggestion is to be off adderall in advance of surgery?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear NoShameInBeingVain,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ryan Rebowe, MD · Answer

In general, medical grade stimulants such as Adderall should be stopped one week prior to surgery due to anesthetic concerns. Caffeine is OK to continue until the day before surgery. These medications can be restarted the day after surgery as they do not generally affect wound healing or other surgical concerns.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

It is important to discuss any medication changes with your prescribing physician and your surgeon to determine the best course of action for your individual situation.

In the case of Adderall, it is a medication that affects the central nervous system and may increase heart rate and blood pressure, which could potentially affect your surgical outcome. Your surgeon and physician may recommend tapering off Adderall gradually before the surgery or temporarily discontinuing the medication.

It is essential to follow the recommendations of your healthcare team to ensure the safest and most successful surgical outcome.

Best of luck !

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You should stop Adderall for two weeks prior to surgery. However, please discuss this with your surgeon.

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