Phentermine? Is it recommended to stop taking it before a mommy makeover?

Phentermine should be stopped before surgery. You should discuss any medications you are taking with your doctor prior to your surgery as sometimes instructions are different for each surgeon. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery.

Yes, you'll need to stop the medicine for at least 4 weeks or longer depending upon your anesthesiologists recommendations.

Phentermine should be discontinued before elective cosmetic surgery. The presence of the drug systemically can make management of blood pressure difficult for the anesthesiologist.Cessation several weeks prior to the operation is generally recommended.

This question is best answered by your surgeon. It is important to discuss all medications that you take including prescription, over the counter, and supplements. This is for your safety. Some medications can interfere with healing or cause issues when combined with other medications necessary for surgery.

In our practice it is all
about patient safety. Since there could be life threatening issues with the
possible interaction with phentermine along with anesthesia medications we ask
our patients to stop the use of phentermine at least four weeks before their
scheduled procedure. My
best to you. –Dr. Coan

I tell all my patients to stop this medication to remix before surgery as it can make one's blood pressure very erratic during anesthesia. It's all about patient safety 

Phentermine, which is a diet pill, should be stopped before any elective surgery. It can produce problems when a patient undergoes anesthesia. Most plastic surgeons would suggest stopping it 2 or more weeks before surgery. You should discuss this and any other medications or supplements that you take with your plastic surgeon who should be certified
by the American Board of American Plastic Surgery and ideally a
member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Follow all of her or his instructions.Robert
Singer, M.D., FACS
La
Jolla, California

Thank you for your question and YES absolutely it should be stopped and I would check with your surgeon and anesthesiolologist as to when they would like usually 2 to 3 weeks before surgeryDr. Corbin

Yes, the diet pill phentermine when combined with any general anesthetic procedure, including a mommy makeover, can result in life threatening hypotension.  The medication should be discontinued at least 3 weeks before any surgery which involves general anesthesia.   Check with your surgeon and anesthesiologist for their specific recommendations in your case.  Best wishes, Dr Lepore.