Do I need to stop taking my birth control before my surgery for a BBL/Lypo?

I appreciate your question.

I recommend that my patients stop birth control pills 2 weeks prior to surgery and 2 weeks following surgery.  Please discuss with your surgeon.
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Thanks for your question -Birth control can increase your risk for DVTs (blood clots in your veins).  In addition, compression garments, immobility and general anesthesia can also increase this risk.  Usually even with the increased risk it is not significant but different surgeons make take a different approach.  At our practice we generally do not ask patients to stop birth control. Ask your doctor!