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I got a blood clot 3 days after liposuction. My doctor didn't have me stop taking my hormones pills before surgery.

June 30, 2015
Asked By:Carlosgarnica1948 in Sacramento, CA

He just had me stop taking my ibuprofen 2 weeks prior to surgery . Is the hormones pills what cause my blood clot? I'm My very healthy had prior surgeries and never had any medical issues.

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July 7, 2015

Answer: Follow up with surgeon

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July 7, 2015

Answer: Follow up with surgeon

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July 2, 2015

Answer: Hormones, Surgery and Blood Clots

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 2, 2015

Answer: Hormones, Surgery and Blood Clots

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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July 15, 2015

Answer: DVT and estrogen

http://www.drlinder.com/proc_body_lipo.htm
Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 15, 2015

Answer: DVT and estrogen

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July 1, 2015

Answer: Deep vein thrombosis in liposuction.

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July 1, 2015

Answer: Deep vein thrombosis in liposuction.

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