Is it safe to have a BBL procedure if I am on Adderall?

Hi again SeattleYes30; I refer questions such as yours regarding Adderall, to our anesthesiologist or to your primary care physician. Are you taking it for ADHD or ADD? It is a type of amphetamine and has a risk of abuse similar to cocaine. Are you under a doctor's care for this medication and have you been using it for a period of time safely? Do you take any other medications?  Overall, there are no anesthetic risks per se when used appropriately; these and other related  questions as mentioned are important in determining safety and optimal care prior to surgery. There are risks to stopping it as well so these questions are best answered during a brief history and physical and further discussion. 

Thank you for your question. This is a common medication. I have several patients who are on it, I do not make them stop it for their surgery including BBL.See a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in advanced body sculpting techniques for an in person consultation/evaluation. Good luck.

Hello and thank you for your excellent question. We have patients stop Adderall 2 weeks before surgery, but not all practices will have this policy. You should check with your surgeon. Of course, you will need an in-person consultation to evaluate you for this procedure. Preoperative visualization and surgical simulation with the Crisalix system may help with your decision. I suggest that you find a board-certified plastic surgeon with whom you are comfortable. Be sure to have all of your questions answered during a face-to-face meeting with your surgeon, and review before and after pictures of patients who have had similar procedures. Good luck!
Best,

Jon Ver Halen, MD FACS

Harvard educated plastic surgeon

Texas “Top Doc”