Pepto before surgery? Realizing it contains aspirin, did I take it far enough from my surgery date for it be out of my system?

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I'm having a breast augmentation in 11 days (delayed due to a cold). I took one dose of pepto bismol yesterday and half a dose today for indigestion due to being sick. Now realizing it contains aspirin, did I take it far enough out from my surgery date for it be out of my system?

Michele A. Shermak, MD · Answer

Hello!I would not worry about this. I would recommend you stick with Tums, Maalox or Zantac if you need.Mention it to your surgeon. This will not be grounds to further delay your procedure.Best of luck!

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Hello. Great question. I will suggest contacting your surgeon and discussing your concerns in advance. Every surgeon has his or her own medication protocol. Good luck with your procedure.

George Bitar, MD · Answer

Thanks for your excellent question, Anon. The half life of Aspirin is about 3 hours, because of this the aspirin will be out of your system within a day. The issue is that once the Aspirin interacts with platelets in your blood, it permanently deactivates them from clotting. It take the body about a week to recycle the platelets and make new ones. Since your surgery is 11 days out, you should be ok but I would certainly let your surgeon know

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

This question is best answered by your plastic surgeon.  Each will have his/her own protocol with regard to medication.  It is important your surgeon is aware what you have taken so that an informed decision can be made.  Your safety is always the priority.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Aspirin can cause bleeding issues during surgery. You need to inform your surgeon, there are different opinions on how long you need to avoid aspirin. Good luck.

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