If You Are Taking Aspirin Before Surgery? [VN Plastic Surgery]

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Most people reach for aspirin when they have a severe headache or menstrual pain. But if you are preparing for surgery, many people may wonder whether it is okay to take it. Today, we will look at medication use, which is one of the key things to check before plastic surgery.

Aspirin is an anti-inflammatory pain reliever and an antithrombotic medication. It is known to reduce platelet function and prevent the formation of blood clots, which are deposits in blood vessels, and may help prevent cardiovascular disease. However, it is best to avoid taking it before surgery. Why is that?

Aspirin thins the blood and suppresses clotting, so excessive bleeding may occur during surgery, and recovery after surgery may be delayed. Because of this, when someone taking antithrombotic agents or hemostasis-inhibiting medications such as aspirin needs emergency surgery, it may be difficult to stop the bleeding, putting them at greater risk. Therefore, in situations leading up to surgery or dental treatment, aspirin is sometimes stopped for one week.

Before surgery, there are also other medications and foods that should not be taken besides aspirin. These are generally related to blood clotting. Some dietary supplements also contain ingredients that promote blood circulation, and if circulation is improved, it can similarly interfere with stopping bleeding. We recommend not taking warfarin, dietary supplements, herbal medicines, or products made with omega-3, as they thin the blood and interfere with hemostasis.

Medications such as blood pressure medicine and diabetes medication can be taken on the day of surgery with a small amount of water, but for details, you must consult the medical staff in advance. However, if the pain from something like a headache or severe menstrual cramps is unbearable and you think you will need to take a pain reliever, it is better to use another painkiller that does not contain aspirin.

Before plastic surgery, if you are taking any medication or have side effects or allergic symptoms, remember that before setting the surgery plan, you should first check whether it is safe to take them through a consultation with the medical staff!

This has been a post prepared by VN Plastic Surgery about medication use before plastic surgery. Please use it as a reference, and for the most accurate guidance, be sure to receive a direct consultation from a specialist.

VN Plastic Surgery carefully identifies and explains the items to check before surgery and does its best to ensure patient safety.

VN Plastic Surgery: If You Are Taking Aspirin Before Surgery?