Took Advil (200mg) accidentally two days before rhinoplasty

Question

I accidently took an advil without thinking (200mg) two days before my nose job. Will this affect my results? Do I have to cancel?

Mark E. Mason, MD · Answer

In our practice, we would likely proceed with surgery, but this is not my call. Your relationship with your plastic surgeon is of utmost importance. Please call your surgeon's office and let them know. Advil thins the blood, and aside from making surgery more difficult for us, it also increases bleeding which increases nausea and post-operative vomiting. Vomiting can increase pressure and thus increase bleeding even more. I don't think 200mg of Advil would be detrimental, but it is important your surgeon knows going into the case and has the option to reschedule based on his/her protocol. Best of luck!

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. First thing I would recommend telling your plastic surgeon. Advil. There could be an issue with blood clotting. The best thing to do is let your plastic surgeon know. Best of luck!Dhaval M. Patel Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago Orland Park

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. I suggest that you call your board certified facial plastic surgeon's office because it is important that you two work closely before, during and after the procedure. 
Best wishes,

Heather Lee, MD · Answer

Advil affects bleeding, and with it there's the potential to have bleeding complications with and after surgery.  Some of these complications can affect your results. I would just let your surgeon know and he or she can decide whether they feel comfortable proceeding or prefer to reschedule.

Laxmeesh Mike Nayak, MD · Answer

As you know, Advil interferes with your ability to clot blood properly. Rhinoplasty is a safe operation, but one of its biggest risks is bleeding.
If I were the surgeon, or even if I were the patient, I would not want to move forward if Advil had been taken this close to surgery. 
 Just yesterday, I canceled the patient who took Advil the day before her surgery. In my opinion, it was the responsible and ethical thing to do.

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