Is it safe to continue taking Tramadol before surgery?

            It's
not unusual for plastic surgeons to perform cosmetic surgery on patients with
chronic pain. Many of these patients take Tramadol for their pain. Tramadol is
a narcotic pain reliever that’s effective and relatively safe.

             This
drug doesn’t effect the clotting mechanisms and for this reason isn’t a contra
indication to cosmetic surgery. Occasionally patients who have utilized
Tramadol for prolonged periods of time develop tolerance to narcotics. Under
these circumstances the dose and type of painkiller may require modification.

            It's
important to discuss your use of this drug with your plastic surgeon. Your
surgeon should be able to formulate a plan to address your postoperative pain
management.

hi. tramadol can be taken as preventive pain medicine. after surgery you can keep taking the same medication. sometimes in combination with others. 

Translation provided by doctor:

hola. tramadol puede ser tomado como analgesia preventiva. despues de la cirugia puedes continuar tomandolo, algunas veces en combinacion con otros analgesicos.

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