Advil or Tylenol After Mommy Makeover

April 3, 2011
Asked By:Cmama in Bay area,ca

I want the swelling to go down. Pain is manageable with OTC stuff. When can I start taking anti swelling stuff to make the swelling go down? I'm 4 days post op. And which one is better?

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October 8, 2018

Answer: Pain medications that work

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Ritu Chopra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 8, 2018

Answer: Pain medications that work

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October 8, 2018

Answer: Tylenol after Mommy Makeover

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David Stoker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 8, 2018

Answer: Tylenol after Mommy Makeover

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David Stoker, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Avoid NSAIDS pre- and post-operatively

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Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Avoid NSAIDS pre- and post-operatively

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Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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December 30, 2018

Answer: #SexTylenolAdvilQuestionsPostMommyMakeover

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 30, 2018

Answer: #SexTylenolAdvilQuestionsPostMommyMakeover

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Tylenol is generally better

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Tylenol is generally better

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Advil & Tylenol Post Mommy Makeover Surgery

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 13, 2017

Answer: Advil & Tylenol Post Mommy Makeover Surgery

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Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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