Can I take Advil after Sculptra and Botox injections?

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A: Yes

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

I'm a big fan of non-steroidal antiinflammatories. The bleeding that can occur is limited to the time that the medication works. I would recommend waiting at least 12 hours after injection but you should be okay after that.

A: After is Ok

By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Ashy, Taking Advil or Motrin after injectables should be fine. The blood clots that have already formed will not be broken down by the medications. Good luck!

A: It is best to avoid Aspirin and Motrin products with injections.

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Aspirin and Motrin products can thin your blood which make bruising worse after injections. It is okay to take Tylenol products, since Tylenol does not affect your blood clotting.

A: Pain relief after facial injections

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Although, we advise avoidance of ASA for 2 weeks before and NSAIDS such as motrin for 10 days prior to injections, there are no reasons to avoid this once the injections are completed. Commonly, when we perform major reconstructive surgery, we prescribe ASA in the recovery room once the surgery is completed... more

A: Advil after sculptra and botox

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

Medications like Advil and aspirin can thin the blood and increase risk of bleeding/bruising. I prefer to have patients discontinue such medications 1 week prior to and 2 days after procedures. I would suggest Tylenol for pain at this time.

A: Yes.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! We tell people not to take aspirin or other anti inflammatories for one week before injections because you may get more bruising. But it is fine to take them after injections.