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 1, 2015

Answer: Deep vein thrombosis in liposuction.

July 1, 2015

Answer: Deep vein thrombosis in liposuction.

July 2, 2015

Answer: Jorge Galvan MD Plastic Surgeon

July 2, 2015

Answer: Jorge Galvan MD Plastic Surgeon

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