I am wanting a Facelift surgery but I have a slight protein S deficiency, making me slightly higher risk for blood clots.I am 42 yrs old. My hematologist says I can have surgery and hold aspirin prior to, but should have DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) therapy afterwards by walking, wearing compression hose for 1 week after.I do not have any medical conditions, other than this irregular blood result, which is only milder borderline. Do you think it would be a problem for me to have surgery. I hope it won't concern the plastic surgeon. I am otherwise extremely healthy and thin.
Answer: Facelift in those prone to blood clots Protein S deficiency certainly makes you more prone to clotting problems such as deep venous thrombosis (clot in leg vein) and aspirin can case other problems like excessive brusing and bleeding. Your hematologist knows best, and most plastic surgeons have had experience with this and similar clotting prone patients.My specific recommendation is to use TED stockings worn as soon as you stop aspirin and until you are back on it and walking normal amounts, and having the procedure under oral sedation or IV sedation (twilight sleep) and local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. If general anesthesia is still selected then use of pneumatic stockings is recommended.
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Answer: Facelift in those prone to blood clots Protein S deficiency certainly makes you more prone to clotting problems such as deep venous thrombosis (clot in leg vein) and aspirin can case other problems like excessive brusing and bleeding. Your hematologist knows best, and most plastic surgeons have had experience with this and similar clotting prone patients.My specific recommendation is to use TED stockings worn as soon as you stop aspirin and until you are back on it and walking normal amounts, and having the procedure under oral sedation or IV sedation (twilight sleep) and local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia. If general anesthesia is still selected then use of pneumatic stockings is recommended.
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November 23, 2011
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November 23, 2011
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March 1, 2010
Answer: Face lift considerations for patients with Protein S Deficiency A preoperative letter of clearance from your hematologist would be prudent to have prior to pursuing elective surgery. As you know aspirin products need to discontinue for two weeks before and at least two weeks after a facelift surgery. It is important to have sequential compression devices on your legs during the surgery and compression hose for at least a week after the surgery and stay active by ambulation during your postoperative recuperative phase. There probably is a small risk for a development of blood clot during this period and that is something you will have to weigh in your decision to undergo elective cosmetic surgery.
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March 1, 2010
Answer: Face lift considerations for patients with Protein S Deficiency A preoperative letter of clearance from your hematologist would be prudent to have prior to pursuing elective surgery. As you know aspirin products need to discontinue for two weeks before and at least two weeks after a facelift surgery. It is important to have sequential compression devices on your legs during the surgery and compression hose for at least a week after the surgery and stay active by ambulation during your postoperative recuperative phase. There probably is a small risk for a development of blood clot during this period and that is something you will have to weigh in your decision to undergo elective cosmetic surgery.
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February 3, 2010
Answer: Facelift for Protein S Deficiency Ten years ago a patient like yourself would have undergone a facelift and may or may not have developed a hematoma or other bleeding complications after surgery. Fortunately, minor bleeding conditions such as Protein S and Protein C deficiencies have been discovered.
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February 3, 2010
Answer: Facelift for Protein S Deficiency Ten years ago a patient like yourself would have undergone a facelift and may or may not have developed a hematoma or other bleeding complications after surgery. Fortunately, minor bleeding conditions such as Protein S and Protein C deficiencies have been discovered.
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Facelift is risky for patient with protein s deficiency Yes! It will concern your plastic surgeon. Blood clots can cause a pulmonary embolus leading to death, you know the big "D" word. BAD, very BAD. Discuss this issue in detail with the operating surgeon prior to getting the operation. Your safety is the most paramount issue here. Regards.
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October 28, 2018
Answer: Facelift is risky for patient with protein s deficiency Yes! It will concern your plastic surgeon. Blood clots can cause a pulmonary embolus leading to death, you know the big "D" word. BAD, very BAD. Discuss this issue in detail with the operating surgeon prior to getting the operation. Your safety is the most paramount issue here. Regards.
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