Can I Use Afrin the Morning of my Mommy Makeover Surgery?

            It’s
not unusual for patients to use decongestants when they develop upper
respiratory infections. In the vast majority of preoperative patients, this
doesn’t represent a problem. Unfortunately, some decongestants can cause
significant elevations in blood pressure. This type of decongestant should be
stopped well in advance of cosmetic surgery.

            Afrin
has no effect on blood pressure or pulse rate. For this reason its acceptable
for patients who are taking Afrin to proceed with mommy makeover surgery. If
you have questions regarding this topic, make sure they’re discussed with your
plastic surgeon.  

Thank you for the question.

There should be no problem  with the use of this medication on the morning of surgery.

Best wishes.

Afrin is not a good treatment for chronic stuffy nose. In fact it makes it worse. It is great for acute chronic nasal congestion and should only be used for about 3 days.