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Will I Need to Limit my Joint Medication Before a Brow Lift?

asked 6 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Sam Naficy, MD
Question viewed 69 times
Tags: cortisone, joint pain, limit, medication, plan, restriction

What are some preventative measures that can be taken before a brow lift if the patient takes steroidal anti-inflammatory medication for joint pain.

6 answers to Will I Need to Limit my Joint Medication Before a Brow Lift?

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Medications to limit before brow lift

Each situation is unique and only your surgeon knows the specific details of your medical history and should be the person commenting on peri-operative questions such as this
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NSAID medications and browlift

The vast majority of NSAID type medications used for arthritis have the side effect of making bruising and bleeding more of a problem. So, most surgeons have their patients stop these prior to surgery. We typically review the list of "things to avoid" at the pre-op appointment, about 2 weeks prior to surgery. All the best,
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Medication adjustment before brow surgery?

Patients and surgeons alike do not want a regular medication to negatively interfere with the goals of a safe surgery. Certain medications, including those for joint/anti-inflammation issues, can interfere with proper clotting. Other medications that might contribute to increased bleeding include NSAIDS, and aspirin-containing products. The more potent ones such as heparin (warfarin), and Plavix are designed to actually inhibit clotting. Even certain foods such as high levels of garlic,... more
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Steroidal, Anti-inflammatory Medication before a Brow Lift

Whenever possible. it is best to avoid any medication which will interfer with a patient's ability to form clots to control bleeding before elective cosmetic surgery such as a brow lift. Your internist or rheumatologist and surgeon will recommend when and for how long you you should not take the medication. This is a minor problem that all of us doing this work frequently encounter.
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Will I Need to Limit my Joint Medication Before a Brow Lift?

Any medication that thins the blood should be avoided before a Brow Lift or any surgery IMHO however, these are questions that should be discussed with your internist and plastic & cosmetic surgeon.
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Medication Management before Brow Lift?

Thank you for the question. I am sure you will be meeting with your plastic surgeon prior to your surgery for a “pre-operative visit”. During this visit your surgeon will review “do's and don'ts” including medications that should be stopped prior to the facial surgery. Some consultation with your rheumatologist ( if you have one) may be helpful if the medications you are taking are essential to your function and/or pain relief. Generally speaking,... more

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