I was prescribed 3 months of singulair & to start it immediately post-op. Why is this and is it necessary? Are there risks of taking it? I do not have asthma.
April 11, 2017
Answer: I was prescribed 3 months of singulair & to start it immediately post-op. Why is this and is it necessary? Are there risks of ta Hello DreamingofBA..Thanks for this question. Many surgeons are prescribing Singulair after breast implants to reduce the risks of developing capsule contracture later in life. There is some scientific support for this approach, but it is not an FDA approved indication. I suggest you have a discussion with your plastic surgeon about these concerns. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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April 11, 2017
Answer: I was prescribed 3 months of singulair & to start it immediately post-op. Why is this and is it necessary? Are there risks of ta Hello DreamingofBA..Thanks for this question. Many surgeons are prescribing Singulair after breast implants to reduce the risks of developing capsule contracture later in life. There is some scientific support for this approach, but it is not an FDA approved indication. I suggest you have a discussion with your plastic surgeon about these concerns. Best wishes, Dr. ALDO :)
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April 12, 2017
Answer: 3 months of Singulair after augmentation. The recommendation to use Singulair to prevent capsular contracture has not supported by clear medical evidence and as such has been prescribed "off label" meaning the efficacy for the prescribed use has not been established by the FDA. It is best to consider all medications as having certain contraindications and potential side effects. You can explore these on your own, or ask your surgeon to explain them to you.
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April 12, 2017
Answer: 3 months of Singulair after augmentation. The recommendation to use Singulair to prevent capsular contracture has not supported by clear medical evidence and as such has been prescribed "off label" meaning the efficacy for the prescribed use has not been established by the FDA. It is best to consider all medications as having certain contraindications and potential side effects. You can explore these on your own, or ask your surgeon to explain them to you.
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