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Can I Use Meth Befor A Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Posted on Sat, 26 Apr 2014

Question: I have breast augmentation surgery on Monday morning and I am a meth user. Will this affect my surgery in any way? I was told by Other doctors that I would be fine even if I did it the night before, but that I shouldn't use for at least a month after surgery?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer: hi and welcome to hcm Detailed Answer: Thanks for the query. I am not sure who are those "doctors" who told you that but most anastheologist and surgeons would not cancel surgery if you take meth or other drugs several days before surgery. at least 7 days you should not use meth if general anasthesia is planned. Even then there could be problems such as drug interaction or necesity of higher anasthesia dosage. After surgery it is less important but also it should not be taken at least 2 week till wound start to heal.in every case you need to inform your surgeon and anashesiologist about drug intake. Wish you good health.feel free to ask.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Would adderall and meth both have the same type of effect on my anesthesia? Because I told my surgeon i was concerned because of my use of adderal (rather than saying meth) and other diet supplements. He said that i would be fine and he still felt good proceding with the surgery. What would you suggest i do?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (13 hours later)

Brief Answer: hi Detailed Answer: Yes,these drugs may interfere with anasthetics and it SHOULD NOT BE taken if surgery is planned. Of course, probably you re surgeon is right and surgery will pass fine,but you should ask anasthesilogist about it. The risk of complication even if both meth and adderall are taken is generally low,but if you are responsible person,you would not take that risk. No offence, but try to avoid these drugs 4-5 days before and 2 weeks after surgery,this at least what you should do.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (18 hours later)

Thank you. I rescheduled my surgery for next month so that i could clear my system at leadt 4-5 days before ny procedure. I appreciate your honesty and prompt response.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (57 minutes later)

Brief Answer: hi Detailed Answer: Yes, this would be smartest to do and this is what I would recommend if you were my patient. There is no need to hurry with this procedure. It is better to be well prepared so you wont have a reason to fear. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar