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After my Breast Augmentation: When can I take any medication as before?

I had my Breast Augmentation surgery 3 weeks ago. Recently I am feeling unwell because of some allergy, cold and flu, menstrual and breast pain (all at the same time!) Can I take any medication to relieve the symptoms? or are there some medications that I shouldn't take yet? (like Ibuprofen and aspirin). When can I resume taking my multivitamins? Is there a supplement that could help me to heal faster? Thank you very much, Best regards, Martha Zambrano.

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Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision

November 14th, 2016
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I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Web reference: http://beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS
November 14th, 2016

Breast Augmentation/Breast Implants/Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants/Breast Implant Revision

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I appreciate your question.

I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.

Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.

Best of luck!

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

#RealSelf100Surgeon

Learn more: http://beverlyhillsbreastandbodyinstitute.com

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS

Medication use after breast augmentation

November 13th, 2016
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Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation.

In my practice, most patients can resume normal medication use by the three week post-operative mark.  This can include for breast augmentation patients use of NSAIDs, vitamins, etc... With that said, cases and situations do vary and I would recommend following up with your operating surgeon if there is any question regarding medication use at this time.  I hope this helps and best of luck on your recovery!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD
November 13th, 2016

Medication use after breast augmentation

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Thank you for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation.

In my practice, most patients can resume normal medication use by the three week post-operative mark.  This can include for breast augmentation patients use of NSAIDs, vitamins, etc... With that said, cases and situations do vary and I would recommend following up with your operating surgeon if there is any question regarding medication use at this time.  I hope this helps and best of luck on your recovery!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD

Resuming medication after breast augmentation surgery

November 12th, 2016
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I feel that it is safe for my patients to resume any medication they wish as early as the 5th day after breast augmentation surgery. It's always best to check with your surgeon about his or her protocol. Good luck and feel better.

Web reference: http://www.lookingnatural.com

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS
November 12th, 2016

Resuming medication after breast augmentation surgery

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I feel that it is safe for my patients to resume any medication they wish as early as the 5th day after breast augmentation surgery. It's always best to check with your surgeon about his or her protocol. Good luck and feel better.

Learn more: http://www.lookingnatural.com

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS

Resuming Medication After Breast Augmentation

November 11th, 2016
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Thank you very much for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation. At three weeks post-op, most medications can be resumed. However, you should check with your operating surgeon to get his/her approval before starting or resuming any medications. He/she will best understand your recovery progression and your medical history.

Web reference: http://www.drvitenas.com/breast-augmentation.html

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD
November 11th, 2016

Resuming Medication After Breast Augmentation

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Thank you very much for your question and congratulations on your recent breast augmentation. At three weeks post-op, most medications can be resumed. However, you should check with your operating surgeon to get his/her approval before starting or resuming any medications. He/she will best understand your recovery progression and your medical history.

Learn more: http://www.drvitenas.com/breast-augmentation.html

Paul Vitenas, Jr., MD

After my Breast Augmentation: When can I take any medication as before?

November 11th, 2016
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Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. By three weeks after surgery you should be able to return to all of your previous medication use, but as your surgeon knows the full details of your medical history and breast augmentation, I would advise speaking to them to be sure.  Hope this helps.

Web reference: http://www.nelson-center.com/breast-augmentation.html

Nelson Castillo, MD
November 11th, 2016

After my Breast Augmentation: When can I take any medication as before?

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Thank you for sharing your question and I am sorry to hear of your symptoms. By three weeks after surgery you should be able to return to all of your previous medication use, but as your surgeon knows the full details of your medical history and breast augmentation, I would advise speaking to them to be sure.  Hope this helps.

Learn more: http://www.nelson-center.com/breast-augmentation.html

Nelson Castillo, MD

When can I take any medication as before?

November 11th, 2016
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Based upon your surgery you can probably take your medications at this point but you should really just check in with your PS. Only your PS knows your current medical history. That would be safest.


Best wishes

Adam Tattelbaum, MD
November 11th, 2016

When can I take any medication as before?

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Based upon your surgery you can probably take your medications at this point but you should really just check in with your PS. Only your PS knows your current medical history. That would be safest.


Best wishes

Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Medication after breast augmentation

November 10th, 2016
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Three weeks after surgery, the medications you mention, should not present any problems. Multivitamins should not be a problem as well. Check with your surgeon to see if they have any supplements they think will help your recovery.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS
November 10th, 2016

Medication after breast augmentation

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Three weeks after surgery, the medications you mention, should not present any problems. Multivitamins should not be a problem as well. Check with your surgeon to see if they have any supplements they think will help your recovery.

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS

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