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Blepharoplasty and von Willebrand. Is it too risky?

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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.

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