Is it okay to take Benadryl 11 days before my breast augmentation mastopexy surgery with underarm liposuction?

Thank you for your question.  My advice is to communication all medications that you are taking prior to your procedure.  That being said, I ask that my patients avoid asprin and ibuprophen products and that over the counter benadryl is an acceptable medication prior to surgery.  Best of luck.

Self treatment of medical problems prior to surgery should be run by your plastic surgeon to be sure they won't complicate or possibly even postpone the surgery.That being said, if the condition you are treating with Benadryl is relatively minor and requires only a few doses and you were my patient, I would not see a problem with taking Benadryl.On the other hand, if this is an ongoing or long lasting medical problem, please be sure to contact your personal plastic surgeon to see if other treatments are appropriate and/or whether your surgery needs to be postponed for reasons of safety.

Hello, generally Benadryl won't affect surgery but it's wise to discuss all medications with you surgeon preoperatively.  Also if you are taking Benadryl due to an allergic reaction or other health problem it is best to advise your surgeon.

I would permit my patients to take Benadryl before cosmetic breast surgery, if desired. It's always a good idea though to keep your surgeon in the loop with your medications prior to surgery. Hope this information is helpful. 
Dr. Ted EisenbergBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Dear vickiegibson078, Always discuss medication questions with your surgeon before surgery. That being said, Benadryl should not pose a problem with your upcoming surgery. Good luck. Dr. Gervais.

Benadryl should not pose a problem with your surgery. It is always a good idea to let your surgeon know what medications you are taking and avoid the ones they don't want you to take--ie, ones that thin the blood and allow for more bruising.

Thanks for your inquiry, if you were my patient I would not have a problem, but you should check with your own surgeon, good luck.  

Thank you for your question.You want to avoid medication that thin your blood prior to surgery. Benadryl is fine to take prior to surgery.

Thank you for sharing your question.  There should not be any issue with you taking Benadryl 11 days prior to your procedure.  Depending on what you are treating it may be best to alert your surgeon.  Best wishes.

Benadryl taken days before your breast augmentation with mastopexy surgery will have no effect.  Good luck!