Mini Facelift on Warfarin?

October 2, 2024
Asked By:Caring284463 in São Miguel do Rio Torto, Santarém, Portugal

Hi. I'm 40 and look younger, but I'm starting to get fat loss but also jowls… i hate it. And double chin. Its just a little bit but its starting, of course. I'm on warfarin for life. I know more and more doctors are trying and considering continuing warfarin (dentists etc). There has been cases of facelifts continuing warfarin on medical literature. My surgeon will do it and he is established and very known. What is the real risk? Only bleeding? stroke is much worse & happened to those bridging..

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Answer: Balancing risks and benefits.

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Answer: Risks

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Answer: Risks

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2024

Answer: Facelift

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2024

Answer: Facelift

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Answer: ANTICOAGULANTS AND PLASCTIC SURGERY.

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Answer: Bleeding during an after facelift

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Answer: Bleeding during an after facelift

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