How does HRT affect recovery after breast reduction and tummy tuck?

Thank you for your excellent question.  In most cases HRT does not need to be stopped in anticipation of surgery and the same precautions to avoid blood clot formation should be followed - limiting operative time, leg compression devices, possible anticoagulation, early ambulation, etc.  Talk to your surgeon, they can better provide you with reassurance or recommendations.

The primary concern is the somewhat increased risk of blood clots. Talk to your surgeon about whether or not you are required to stop them temporarily - some surgeons do, some surgeons don't. I don't, I use prophylaxis against clots and I have not seen a clot in someone on HRT in 26 years.