I am going to have a face, neck and forehead lift as well as a bit of CO2 laser resurfacing in a few months. I am on the bio identical HRT estrodial patch and also progesterone and DHEA. Do I need to stop all of this before surgery - and how soon? Do I need to taper off or can I just stop?
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Answer: When stopping hormone replacement therapy for surgery is needed
Hello,While this could be possible and your skin will not be as sensitive, it maybe safer to wait until you have completely healed from your facial surgery.
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