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FT While Taking Blood Thinners?

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions on various surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation, including fat transfer/fat grafting, browlift, blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery), facelift, etc. Also, this category includes questions on hand rejuvenation via fat grafting. (Of note, Dr. Lam does not perform body rejuvenation except for hand fat grafting)
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FT While Taking Blood Thinners?

Postby melissa4 » Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:44 pm

Hi Dr. Lam,

Can one have a fat transfer while taking blood thinners? Or, would you have to stop taking them for a certain period of time before the procedure and start again afterward?

Thanks.
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Re: FT While Taking Blood Thinners?

Postby dr. lam » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:25 pm

technically you probably could compared with my other procedures. however, i would still recommend 2 things:
1. a medical clearance if you are on blood thinners like coumadin or plavix.
2. stopping them anyway with medical clearance. or if you are just on a baby aspirin, please stop a week before and start a couple days after.
i need to know what you mean by "blood thinner".
best,
sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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Re: FT While Taking Blood Thinners?

Postby melissa4 » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:32 pm

Coumadin. I only have to take it for 5 more months so I will just wait for any procedures.

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Re: FT While Taking Blood Thinners?

Postby dr. lam » Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:42 pm

just wait. sounds good. plan for a consult if you haven't because i am currently booked into May even for consults right now. by the time you decide for even a consultation, i will already be booked into late 2009. just fyi.
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Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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