Is Medrol beneficial if started after one week of Tummy Tuck, Lipo, hernia repair and breast implants exchange?

May 31, 2016
Asked By:pjelsing in Houston, TX

Hi Doctors.....Quick question.... My plastic surgeon's nurse forgot to give me Medrol prescription that I should be taking since day one of surgery..... I had Tummy tuck, Lipo, Breast Implants exchange. Very hard 4 first days and now I am on my 7th day post op and things are looking better. Now after a week she sent the prescription over but I am not sure if I should start since inflammation is now going down.... Is it going to make any difference after a week of surgery? Thanks

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June 5, 2016

Answer: Quite the contrary

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June 5, 2016

Answer: Quite the contrary

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June 2, 2016

Answer: Steroid use and surgery

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June 2, 2016

Answer: Steroid use and surgery

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June 1, 2016

Answer: Not needed

June 1, 2016

Answer: Not needed

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Answer: Use of Medrol postop

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Answer: Use of Medrol postop