Breast augmentation: Migraines and pills.

Question

Hello, my surgery is on Friday the 10th last night I had such a bad migraine I couldn't take it , so I took one narproxen 500mg. Am I ok or was that a bad idea ?

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

I’m sorry to hear that you had a bad migraine before your surgery. Unfortunately, this medication may increase your risk of bleeding. For this reason, please let your surgeon know so they can determine whether it is safe to proceed with surgery.

Leo Lapuerta, MD · Answer

It is always best to avoid products like Naproxen especially so close to surgery.  You are at a higher risk for bleeding during surgery.  My recommendation would be to contact your surgeon and be honest with he/she.  They will have to make the decision to go forward with your surgery.Having migraines are never fun and at that time I understand the severity and just trying to get it under control.  Best of luck !

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Hello,Thank you for your question. Please contact your Plastic Surgeon so that they can advise you about proceeding. All the best

Christopher J. Davidson, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  My advice is to avoid all NSAIDs and asprin products for two weeks prior to surgery in order to reduce bleeding tendency.  Best to discuss all medications with your plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

Richard Rosenblum, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.   Please contact your surgeon and let him/her advise you on how to proceed.  Good Luck

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

In my practice, I recommend not taking Naproxen and other anti-inflammatories for at least a week before breast augmentation surgery. This is to minimize the chance of bleeding during surgery. For migraines during this period, I recommend Celebrex (if you are not allergic to Sulfa) and/or Tylenol. It's best to check with your surgeon for his or her advice for you specifically. Best of luck. For more information on this and similar topics, I recommend a plastic surgery Q&A book like "The Scoop On Breasts: A Plastic Surgeon Busts the Myths."

Leon Goldstein, MD · Answer

I like to stop all NSAIDS two weeks prior to surgery Tylenol is ok. Please talk to your surgeon and let him know what you are taking

Deborah Ekstrom, MD · Answer

Blood thinners in the time before surgery can be risky.  You need to check in with your surgeon and see if he or she thinks it is ok to proceed.  Please don't hide this from your surgeon and be sure to contact that person right away!

Breast augmentation: Migraines and pills.

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