I am on Coumadin, can I get dermal fillers and an eyelid lift?

In that you are anti-coagulated, you may bruise more after filler injections, but there is no reason why you would not be a candidate. The use of a micro-cannula as opposed to a needle to inject is preferable in that it is much less likely to disrupt a small vein and will consequently cause less bruising. Your having an "eye lift" or blepharoplasty is a different story. Being on Coumadin would significantly increase the bleeding and increase the potential complications. You and your cardiologist would have to discuss the risks of your briefly discontinuing the Coumadin in order to have cosmetic surgery.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

In your situation, it wouldn't be wise to stop the coumadin for a
cosmetic procedure. You will have to accept the higher risk of
bruising and a hematoma. There are things you can do to minimze these
complications.
A skilled injector is a must. You don't want someone poking more than
they have to. They need to know what areas to avoid and possibly not
do altogether.
You can add lido with epineprhine (numbing agent) which causes some
constriction of the local blood vessels which will lessen the
bruising.
You can use a topical vitamin K ointment which only works locally to
lessen the bruising.
You can use a lot of ice.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

This is a better question for your cardiologist. In cases where there is any questiuon about the ability of a patient with a serious health condition to undergo cosmetic treatments, we defer to the practitioner managing that health condition.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Likely, yes. You will need to discuss with the MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012