Can I have upper and lower eyelid surgery if I am on Lisinopril and carvedilol?

Question

I had a stent put in 1 year ago but am off the plavix. Now on the aspirin , lisinopril and carvedilol. Can I have upper and lower eyelid surgery?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

You can have eyelid surgery but you must stop your aspirin 10 days prior to your operation. It would be wise for your plastic surgeon to discuss your case with your primary care doc of cardiologist. Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

Boris M. Ackerman, MD · Answer

Eyelid surgery in patients with cardiac 
history
 
In my practice we routinely perform cosmetic 
surgery in properly selected patients with cardiac history and hypertension.  We 
require abstaining from aspirin only for 5 days before surgery. It is important 
to coordinate your care with your cardiologist to make sure your health is 
optimized.

Jeffrey Joseph, MD, FACS · Answer

One can have eyelid surgery if your blood pressure is under control with medication, and your cardiologist will allow you to stop your aspirin 2 weeks before and after surgery. I suggest you discuss this with cardiologist prior to seeking consultation with your plastic surgeon.

Stephen Prendiville, MD · Answer

Many asymptomatic  patients with stable cardiac issues can have elective aesthetic surgery, but only under the following conditions: 1) cardiac clearance from your Cardiologist, 2) Hypertension that is under control, 3) ability to remain off of anicoagulant medication and/or anti-platelet medication. The critical factor will be in the hands of your Cardiologist.  Good Luck!

Carey Nease, MD · Answer

Certainly you may be able to have eyelid surgery, but you will need medical clearance from your cardiologist.  You will also need to be off of Aspirin for about a week.  Sometimes the procedure can be done with local anesthesia also, which would make the procedure more safe for you.

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