Chronic NSAID User Considering Fillers
asked 1 year ago by NYC921 in New York, NY
Latest answer by David Hansen, MD
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Tags: tear trough, laugh lines, NSAID
I have migraines and so take ibuprofen basically every day. I've read that you should avoid taking blood thinners 2 weeks before getting an injection, but I'm wondering how bad it'd be if I didn't wait. I'm considering the laugh lines and possibly later on the tear troughs (restylane or juvederm). Can someone please tell me what would happen if I continued using them? Thanks.
6 answers to Chronic NSAID User Considering Fillers
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Most patients are on NSAIDs and do just fine with fillers.
You may bruise alittle more while on your NSAIDs but it is no problem usually. Take arnica and ice the areas really well and you will be fine. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD
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NSAID use does not increase the risk of bruising in most people.
The "tear trough" of your lower eyelid is the most common location to get a significant bruise following an Injectable Filler treatment. In my hands, this may occur in up to 10% of lower eyelid treatments. This is likely due to inadvertent trauma to a small vein.
I do not routinely discontinue blood thinners in any of my patients that require them for cardiovascular health. I have treated patients on aspirin, Plavix, and Coumadin without significant incident.
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Naso-Labial folds Should be OK but worry about Tear Troughs
You would probably experience some increased bleeding, but I would not discourage you from having the injections if you really are keen on getting them. You may experience a bit more bruising, and your appearance might be impaired for 5-10 days longer, but as long as you schedule your injections with this in mind you should do fine.
I would be very hesistant to inject in the tear troughs, however, as this is a more vascular area than the naso-labial folds. Bruising...
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Potential for more bruising with fillers while on NSAIDS
If you continued using them you could have mor prominent bruising from the procedure. This could last up to 10 days or more.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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NSAIDS and fillers
Nsaid's will cause more bruising. You may want to stay away from them for at least a week to ten days. If you can not, then expect that you may have more bruising than the norm.
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Chronic Motrin user considering Wrinkle Fillers
Regarding: "Chronic NSAID User Considering Fillers
I have migraines and so take ibuprofen basically every day. I've read that you should avoid taking blood thinners 2 weeks before getting an injection, but I'm wondering how bad it'd be if I didn't wait. I'm considering the laugh lines and possibly later on the tear troughs (restylane or juvederm). Can someone please tell me what would happen if I continued using them? Thanks"
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