Can you take antihistamines before and after liposuction?

Dear ReallyRealGal, thanks for sharing your concerns, in my opinion this would not be a problem, every plastic surgeon has his own pre and postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Dear ReallyRealGal,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Using antihistamines to treat allergies before and after liposuction should not be a problem whatsoever. Simply make sure that your operating surgeon is aware of this situation. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery

Patients should review other medications with their surgeon during a proper consultation.
Any concerns by either the patient or surgeon will be brought up at that time.
I suggest you discuss your question with your provider. Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

Hi and welcome to our forum!
Antihistamines usually do not interfere with performance of an elective surgical procedure. However, anaphylaxis represents a severe life-threatening allergic reaction. As you have already suffered an episode and the trigger is unknown, preoperative medical clearance will be required to ensure the safety of the procedure, which may require performance as an outpatient procedure in a hospital setting. Your allergist or primary care physician must be made aware of the upcoming procedure.
Best wishes...