Blepharoplasty and von Willebrand. Is it too risky?

May 30, 2015
Asked By:myrsini in San Francisco, CA

I am interested to have a blepharoplasty and possibly a facelift too. I have a mild-to-moderate von Willebrand disease which requires replenishment with coagulation factor VIII, using Hemate or desmopressin, starting at the time of the surgery and continuing for up to 5-6 days post surgery. I want to know whether this is risky and what is the clinical experience with facelift and blepharoplasty in von Willebrand patients. Thanks a lot in advance. any advice is most precious.

Answers (2)

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June 1, 2015

Answer: With huge difficulty, you can most likely have a facelift.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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June 1, 2015

Answer: With huge difficulty, you can most likely have a facelift.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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March 22, 2017

Answer: Von Willebrands and facial surgery

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Answer: Von Willebrands and facial surgery

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