Can You Have Your Surgery in Turkey on Your Period?

5 Reasons Why Having Your Period During Surgery Is Not Ideal

Concerns about surgery and menstruation are some of the most frequently asked questions our Client Support Team get. Technically you can have your period during some surgical procedures. What we do want to point out is that it’s not ideal to have certain plastic surgery during menstruation. In fact, clients undergoing Breast Surgery, Mummy Makeover, and Labiaplasty in particular, need to take their menstrual cycle into account when planning their surgery.

Hormone Levels & Healing

The first objection to having Breast Surgery, Mummy Makeover, and Labiaplasty during your period relates to your hormone levels and how they affect your body’s ability to heal. Studies have shown that, in some cases, women who have their period during surgery had an increased risk of poor scarring and slow wound healing after the procedure. This is a result of elevated hormone levels.

Haematoma Risk

Clients who have an existing blood clotting issue may be at greater risk of haematoma if they undergo surgery while menstruating. Haematoma and blood clotting are common risks for all surgical procedures.

To ensure that you have an optimal experience with GoldenSands, please be upfront about your health conditions when completing your free assessment for Surgical Recommendation. Your Surgeon will also ask you to be open and honest about your health and medications (including over-the-counter medications) during consultations. This is because they need to know all about you so that they can keep you safe during surgery.

Breast Size Increase

Some women experience an increase in breast size, and overall body size, in the lead up to their period. While these temporary changes can be minor in some women, others can go up 2 to 3 sizes during menstruation. If this is the case for you, and you’re planning to undergo Breast or Body Surgery, your Surgeon may need to postpone your procedure. This is because some of the important surgical decisions (e.g. what size implants to choose) can be impacted.

If you go ahead with the surgery without letting your Surgeon and their medical team know, they may think that your bleeding post-surgery is a rare complication. To get the most optimal care and results, be upfront about your period, no matter how uncomfortable the conversation may seem.

Unneeded Personal Discomfort

Aches and pains, such as lower back pain, muscle and abdominal cramps are commonly associated with menstruation. The degree of menstrual discomfort varies between clients but does have the ability to cloud your overall Turkey plastic surgery experience.

Getting plastic surgery should be an exciting time—not one when you feel run down and uncomfortable. What’s more, the medications you take to cope with the pain, even if just paracetamol, may impact your Surgeon’s ability to operate. Be kind to yourself and learn to track your menstrual cycle so that you can go into surgery anticipating your stunning results and feeling your best.

Extended Recovery

The side effects of menstruation – bloating, fluid retention, diarrhoea, and constipation – are similar to those caused by general anaesthetic. While you can safely go under anaesthesia while on your period, you may experience side effects as you recover. It’s normal for your body to swell while it heals (and constipation from anaesthesia is also normal).

The problem with having your period thrown into the mix is that you won’t know what is causing your body’s reaction and it could last longer due to the cumulative effect. Again, this is not a safety issue, as such, but it can add to the time your body takes to normalise after the stress of surgery.

Can Surgery Affect Your Period?

Looking for more information about what happens if a woman has her period during surgery? Our Client Support Team are asked a range of questions about what to expect before, during, and after GoldenSands plastic surgery procedures. If you’ve ever wondered, “how can surgery affect your period?” we’ve got you covered. Click to read our blog on the Menstrual Cycle After Plastic Surgery or contact us to get your GoldenSands journey started.