Will testosterone pellet increase my chances of developing a blood clot after surgery?

November 3, 2022
Asked By:pduncan in Winters, Texas

I am scheduled for surgery in January 2023 for Lipo, tummy tuck, breast implant removal with lift and fat transfer. I had a testosterone pellet inserted November 2, 2022. Will this increase my risk of developing blood clots after surgery?

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December 1, 2022

Answer: Hormones and surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Hormones and surgery

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 14, 2022

Answer: Hormones

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 14, 2022

Answer: Hormones

Connie Hiers, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2022

Answer: Testosterone pellet

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 7, 2022

Answer: Testosterone pellet

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Preoperative protocol

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 6, 2022

Answer: Preoperative protocol

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November 6, 2022

Answer: Testosterone and blood clots

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