I took Advil accidentally, am I going to have to cancel my surgery date?!

I would just let your surgeon know.  I do not believe it would be an issue.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

In my practice, I do not allow my patients to take Advil for two weeks prior to surgery. Taking Advil and other medications that can affect your coagulation can have an impact on bruising and bleeding following any surgery.  You need to be honest with your surgeon and follow the guidance of the person responsible for your care.Best of luck,

Unfortunately, Advil can interfere with your bodiy's  defense against bleeding. The body uses platelets which are blood cells that help stop normal bleeding during Surgery. To be safe you should not take Advil 7-14 days before an elective procedure so your body  can safely stop bleeding during and after our procedure. There is a blood test called a Platelet Function analysis that can help your doctor evaluate whether the Advil effected your platelets ability to help stop normal intraoperative and early postoperative bleeding. Good luck!

Thanks for writing,Advil and NSAIDs affect platelets ability to help clotting. Every day we make platelets, they live for about ten days. When one takes an NSAID on one day those platelets that form on that day are affected and they are affected for the ten day life span. Roughly speaking 10% of your pallets are affected since they live for 10 days and you only took it one day.  For me personally that single days dose would not bother me, but everybody has different rules. Based on that I would discuss this with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. I hope this helps. Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACSCertified: American Board of Plastic SurgeonsMember: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryMember: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Thank you for the question.I don't think that you have to cancel, a week it's enough time for the ingredients to wear off but do inform your surgeon.Good luck,Dr. Campos

I doubt your surgeon would find it necessary to cancel the procedure due to the fact that it will be almost a week after Advil was taken. However, certainly let your own doctor know about this.

It is always best to ask your surgeon, but a week is probably good enough for Advil,and depends upon the procedure.

Advil and other NSAIDs will have an effect on platelets which slow bleeding and reduce bruising. Without them you can expect an increase in the bleeding tendency. Your surgeon may wish to proceed but his opinion can depend on what is planned during the rhinoplasty. It is a good idea to check with the office.

Typically I would say you are fine but everyone is different.  They are especially sensitive about rhinoplasty surgery.

Advil can increase bleeding but with such a small amount a week before surgery I would not cancel your surgery. I have had numerous patients make the same mistake and have never experienced unusual bleeding in their surgery. Aspirin would be a totally different matter, but the decisiion is not up to any of us here, it is a determination that can only be made by your surgeon so by you will need to call the office and ask them.