I had what looked like an allergic reaction to Tylenol 2 days post op. My surgeon said to switch to Ibuprofen. I know that's not usually ok because of the blood thinning effects. But, I had no other choice. I'm 4 days out. I stay at 400 mg, 3X a day. This is the max recommended on the bottle. I haven't been in very bad pain, but I don't want to be (obviously). Should I push through when I start to get sore and try to lessen how much I take or is it ok to keep taking that amount? Thanks.
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Answer: Breast reduction surgery. Have to take Ibuprofen, but for how long?
Hi there, thank you for your question. I would encourage you to discuss showering (and any other post-operative activities and restrictions) with your Board Certified Operating Plastic Surgeon as he/she may have their own specific recommendations for this. Generally speaking, I typically all...
The blisters in the area where you have shown are a sign of some compromise to the blood supply to that area. It is not uncommon. The fluid appears normal for a blister. Wearing some gauze is quite reasonable. If your tapes are very tight then removing some of them sometimes helps too. Se...
Hello and thank you for your question.
It is best to quit at least 3 weeks prior to surgery and for 3 weeks after. Contact your surgeon for his/her guidelines on smoking. Best wishes!