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What Are the Serious Risks Associated with Neck Lift Bruising?
Why might a high does of ibuprofen be a risk factor for neck lift surgery? For someone who bruises very easily, what concerns should patients be aware of?
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Neck Lift Revision Risks.
Good question. Bruising is not a good or bad thing following surgery in general. People who on taking ibuprofen should stop at least 3 weeks prior to having any elective surgery. Ibuprofen, like aspirin, inhibits platelets ability to function properly. This may lead to bruising but the bigger complication would be post-operative bleeding that might require further surgery in the first few hours following surgery. Other drugs like Vit. E, garlic, aspirin should...
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Ibuprofen Not Recommended Before or After Neck Lift Surgery
Ibuprofen is blood thinner. This "thinned blood" causes more bleeding during surgery (potentially immediately afterwards as well). This level of bleeding naturally cause more bruising. The ideal situation involves no blood thinners so the surgeon has more control and can do the surgery with as minimal bleeding as possible. At my practice in New York, I perform surgery using local anesthesia with light IV sedation, which is safer (than general anesthesia) and more comfortable and allows my...
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Neck lift and ibuprofen
If you take ibuprofen or aspirin you will be at increased risk of bleeding after surgery. Discuss other pain medication options with your surgeon
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Neck lift bruising if not cared for could be potentially life threatening
Ibuprofen is an anti inflammatory and will promote bleeding after your neck lift. Dont take any blood thinners 2 weeks before and 2 weeks afterwards. I have a list on my website if you are interested. The bruising if it is accompanied by a blood collection could affect your airway and that is why it could be life thrreatening. Below is an example of a video that helps to answer this question for you to watch and a link to see more informative videos:
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Ibuprofen use and facial surgery do not mix well
Facial surgery outcomes are directly affected by bleeding. Any drug that affects negatively bleeding time will also affect the final outcome of a Facelift or any cosmetic facial surgery.
Ibuprofen prolongs bleeding time in a way similar to aspirin and it should be avoided for at least 2 weeks prior to any cosmetic facial surgery. Other medications in the same class will also affect bleeding and should be avoided.
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