Should I discontinue spironolactone before my Breast revision surgery?

I appreciate your question.



This is a question best discussed with your plastic surgeon as he/she is most familiar with your medical history.

The best way to assess and give
true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified
plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative breast surgery.

Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz

Taking spironolactone prior to any surgery *should* be ok, especially since you are young and presumably have normal kidney function. Because it is a potassium sparing diuretic, you just want to go into surgery with a normal level of potassium in your blood. I am sure the surgery center will require lab work prior to the surgery. Induction of anesthesia will cause intercellular potassium to leak extra cellular so it is important that your potassium levels going into surgery are low-normal to normal. You can help yourself by reducing intake of high potassium foods just prior to surgery (avocados, dark leafy greens, dried apricots/prunes, etc).