Can I Still Get Smart Lipo if I Took Ibuprophen 4 Days Before Procedure?

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I am scheduled for smart lipo first thing Monday morning. I mistakenly took 200 mg ibuprophen on thursday AM and Thursday PM!!! can I still have my procedure??!

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

There is a higher chance that you will bruise, but you should be fine to go through with your procedure. Advise your Doctor before the procedure.

Robert Kratschmer, MD · Answer

There is a higher chance of bruising with taking any NSAID's (motrin, Advil, alive, aspirin, etc.).   If you and your surgeon are okay with the possible outcome, then I shouldn't be a problem.

Christopher J. Peers, MD · Answer

I would say you might bruise very slightly more than otherwise, but overall it would not be a reason to have to reschedule your procedure.

	Having said that, it is really something to discuss with your surgeon.

David A. Bray, Sr., MD · Answer

Ibuprophen takes at least 48 hours to dissipate. Ask your doctor how he feels about the timing. You may bruise more but, I have done facelift procedures at 48 hours without problems

Windell C. Davis-Boutte, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Understand that not only does aspirin-containing medications, but also non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can cause increased bleeding, and therefore causing more swelling, discomfort and prolonged healing time after SmartLipo.  It is best to wait at least 7-10 days after taking ibuprofen.  Hopefully, you are also aware that there is a host of "natural supplements" that can also be detrimental to your healing process.  Be sure to consult your doctor, who hopefully will provide you with a list of contraindicated over-the-counter as well as prescription drugs, foods and drinks that should be avoided prior to the Smartlipo procedure.

	 

	Dr Windell Davis Boutte', M.D. FAAD
	Board Certified Dermatologist/ Surgeon
	 

	SmartLipo  Expert

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