Would taking ibuprofen soon after breast augmentation (1 week) increase chances of developing capsular contracture?

Hello,Not only does ibuprofen not contribute to capsular contracture, it is the only pain relieved necessary when performing rapid recovery breast augmentation, achieving the lowest possible rate of cc, about 1%, or roughly tens times lower than national average. It is taken no more than two hours after surgery. If your surgeon adheres to the basic rules of rapid recovery and the 14 point plan to minimize capsular contracture, then ibuprofen is fine!  Best of luck!

Hello,
Thanks for your question.
There is no evidence that taking ibuprofen after surgery increases your risk of capsular contracture. I prescribe ibuprofen or ketorolac a few days after surgery and have not had any issues with bleeding or capsular contracture.
Best,
Dr B.

Thank you for sharing your excellent question.  Each surgeon has their own respective post operative protocol for patients, so it is always wise to clear these decisions with yours.  That said ibuprofen alone will not cause capsular contracture  and most surgeons will have you wait 2 weeks before taking it.  Hope this helps.

Dear kharis,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. Most will recommend you to avoid blood thiners and Ibuprofen. Capsular contracture affects people approximately one in 20.  No one knows exactly what causes it and what can prevent it completely. It's important for your doctor to use a minimal incision and a Keller funnel as a sleeve to protect the implant from touching anything before goes into the breast pocket.  Singulair has been shown to prevent it.
I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery  

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery

I prefer my patients to stop Ibuprofen at least 2 weeks prior and a few weeks post operative. It is important to follow your surgeon's protocol for medications following surgery and I would contact their office for further clarification.