The use of preoperative chemoprophylaxis in patients undergoing abdominoplasty can be done without an increase in bleeding complications or overall complication rate. Furthermore, enoxaparin can also be used preoperatively and continued for 2 more days during the period of time of maximum immobility with easy administration for outpatients via use of a prescription home use kit.
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