How long before Microphlebectomy should I stop taking aspirin?

I've heard that taking aspirin could complicate the procedure. I take aspirin daily, but I want to make sure it doesn't affect my vein procedure. What is a safe period of time to allow for the drug to be out of my body?

Answers from doctors (6)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Aug 30, 2010

Aspirin takes about 10 days to clear from your system. There may be some increased bruising if the aspirin is not stopped but I usually do not stop ASA before microphlebectomies.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Aspirin takes about 10 days to clear from your system. There may be some increased bruising if the aspirin is not stopped but I usually do not stop ASA before microphlebectomies.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Feb 18, 2010

That will vary by the treating physician.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

That will vary by the treating physician.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Feb 18, 2010

We tell our patients to stop taking aspirin products ten days before their procedure.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

We tell our patients to stop taking aspirin products ten days before their procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Feb 17, 2010

Although it is not 100% necessary to stop aspirin before microphlebectomy, 7-10 days prior it is more than enough time for your platelets function to be normalized.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Although it is not 100% necessary to stop aspirin before microphlebectomy, 7-10 days prior it is more than enough time for your platelets function to be normalized.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Feb 17, 2010

1 week would be best.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

1 week would be best.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

Published on Feb 17, 2010

In general, I recommend that my patients stop taking aspirin 5 days prior there procedure. However, I would check with your doctor before stopping aspirin, as there are many conditions which you would not want to stop aspirin.

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Answered by HealthQare Associates of Northern Virginia

In general, I recommend that my patients stop taking aspirin 5 days prior there procedure. However, I would check with your doctor before stopping aspirin, as there are many conditions which you would not want to stop aspirin.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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