I'm Scheduled For a Tummy Tuck While I'll Be On My Cycle, Should I Reschedule Surgery?

Thank you for your question.

In our San Francisco Bay Area practice we do not require patients to reschedule their procedures due to menstruation. Cosmetic surgeries we perform do not involve the uterus so delaying treatment for this reason is unnecessary.

As always, all questions regarding medical issues and surgery should be discussed with your Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to surgery.

I hope this helps.

Postpone? Heck, I always tell my patients it’s the BEST time to get a tummy tuck! After surgery, you’re already shuffling around the house with a pillow pressed to your tummy, not going anywhere, not doing anything AND Percocet is better than Midol! I remember hearing in Medical School that there could be increased bleeding but I think none of us really believe that anymore. Now, redheads and bleeding? We probably ALL have stories about that!! It’s not much science, but we all have stories.