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, 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