Can I start my birth control 5 days after breast reduction?

This is an important question. Birth control pills can increase your risk for clotting especially in the first several months. I would discuss this issue at length with your gynecologist and plastic surgeon for specific recommendations tailored to you and the procedures performed.

It might be in it is okay for you to restart your birth control since it's five days after surgery. It is always in your best interest to discuss this with your operating plastic surgeon.

Every surgeon will have their own preferences on what the feel is best regarding birth control.  There is an increased risk of blood clots when oral birth control is used.  Since your surgeon knows you body and your individual risks, he would be the best person to give you the advice on this issue.  Thanks for the question.

Every surgeon is a bit different regarding birth control pills. They are associated with an increased risk of blood clots in the legs. Best to ask your surgeon.

Congratulations on having undergone the breast reduction procedure. Always best to run these types of questions by your own plastic surgeon who may have his/her “preferences” and who is ultimately responsible for your care. In my practice, assuming patients have been complication free (no thromboembolic complications), ptients are able to resume oral contraceptives at this point. Best wishes; hopefully, you will be very pleased with the long-term outcome of the procedure performed.