Do I need to stop birth control before surgery?

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I read online that the birth control I'm on, Yaz, effects anesthesia. I didn't book my surgery yet but I would like to have it within the next 90 days. Should I stop birth control now? Online it says taking yaz has concern over serious thromboembolic complications.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Yaz does not affect anesthesia. Ask your plastic surgeon how long to stop birth control before surgery and when to continue after surgery to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear AmandaMariexo777,
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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

BCP is not a contra-indication for undergoing butt implant removal.

This procedure is technical and requires advanced tools and expert technique. First, an ultrasound probe must be used to ensure that the transferred fat does not get into the pocket created by the implant once the implant is removed as this will result in the death of all the fat. Second, use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat will be required since you probably don’t have much fat to begin with since you elected to have a butt implant rather than a BBL the first time go around. Additionally, VASER allows for thinner layer of fat grafting that is required for refilling of the area where the implant was previously positioned. This is because this layer has been thinned out and can only accept liquified fat that is harvested using VASER technology. Fat should also be harvested with 1) a closed looped system to process the fat in order to optimize transfer time and  avoid your fat from becoming contaminated and 2) strategic micro-packet transplant technique that maximizes graft take. These processes have demonstrated over 90% fat graft take. Finally, we must consider whether you will need a skin tightening maneuver such as a lateral thigh and buttock tuck that might be required if you have sagging buttock skin. Last but not least, attention must be given to providing you the buttock shape that YOU desire. This means using our proprietary BBL assessment tool.One of the most common reasons for disgruntled Butt implant patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  Our  buttock assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing.

Respectfully, 
Arian Mowlavi MD, FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

I suggest having a proper in person consultation if you’re interested in having cosmetic surgery. At that time you can get an accurate assessment, more thorough understanding of the procedure and review your medical history including your birth control.

Different plastic surgeons have different views and policies on oral contraceptives.

This is something that you should discuss with the plastic surgeon.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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