Will it be necessary for me to get off the thinners before the peel? Is there any bleeding or bruising involved? I take Eliquis daily as the blood thinner.
November 13, 2014
Answer: This very much depends on the nature of the chemical peel you need. If it is a superficial chemical peel, then the anticoagulation is not an issue. If we are talking about a deeper peel, this is altogether different. Deeper peels generally require local anesthesia which means injections into the face that will be associated with signifiant bruising for individuals who are anticoagulated. Intravenous sedation requires an intravenous line that can be associate with localized bruising from the intravenous line. The choice to have a chemical peel under these circumstances needs to be carefully balanced with your health needs. An ethical cosmetic surgeon should balance these concerns.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: This very much depends on the nature of the chemical peel you need. If it is a superficial chemical peel, then the anticoagulation is not an issue. If we are talking about a deeper peel, this is altogether different. Deeper peels generally require local anesthesia which means injections into the face that will be associated with signifiant bruising for individuals who are anticoagulated. Intravenous sedation requires an intravenous line that can be associate with localized bruising from the intravenous line. The choice to have a chemical peel under these circumstances needs to be carefully balanced with your health needs. An ethical cosmetic surgeon should balance these concerns.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: On blood thinners and considering chemical peel There is normally not any bleeding or bruising involved with a chemical peel. I would mention that you are on blood thinners to the physician who will be treating you though.
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November 13, 2014
Answer: On blood thinners and considering chemical peel There is normally not any bleeding or bruising involved with a chemical peel. I would mention that you are on blood thinners to the physician who will be treating you though.
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