Can I take Celebrex the few weeks prior to breast augmentation surgery? When should I stop taking Celebrex prior to surgery?

I would not recommend taking Celebrex prior to your breast augmentation. I will stop taking Celebrex apparently 10 days prior to your operation.  If you having pain due to joint issues I would  use Tylenol as a substitute.

Dear Jane,    This is an important question. Celebrex is an anti iflamatory drug and that class of medication in known for it's side effect as blood thinners. Not every person reacts in the same way to blood thining medications, however, since the consequences of bleeding can be quite detrimental to the final outcome, it is wise to stop them before surgery. In my practice, every patient gets a diet and medication sheet  to avoid 2 weeks prior to surgery. Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check their before and after pictures to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive. Check also the 'realself' reviews for positive patients experience which provides important information on the surgeons.                     Best of luck,                                           Dr Widder

Celebrex should not cause problems but check with your surgeon for his/her protocol.  We ask our patients to stop all non-essential medications two weeks before surgery

In general terms, we have patients discontinue nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs of any sort, including Celebrex, at least one week before surgery. Check with the doctor prescribing the medication to make sure that that is okay for your particular case, as everyone is different. Best of luck to you.     

Celebrex is an NSAID which can increase the risk for bleeding slightly. NSAIDS interfere with your natural blood clotting mechanism. I have all my patients stop any NSAID use 1 week prior to surgery. Good luck!

This is a member of a class of anti-inflammatory drugs that can interfere with normal blood clotting. Usually stopping a week before surgery is reasonable and acceptable, but do check with your own surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.All the best. 

I usually have my patients stop these medications 2 weeks prior to surgery.  That being said, surgeons will opinions on this will vary-- it's most important that you stick to the recommendations of YOUR surgeon and anesthesiologist.  Best wishes for your upcoming surgery!--Erik Hoy, M.D.

I ask my patients to avoid any type of medication or supplements that can increase their risk of bleeding.  Celebrex is in the group of drugs that cause platelets (the blood cells that help form a blood clot) to be less sticky.  These agents have been shown to increase the risk of bleeding, so I don't like my patients to use them.My typical protocol is to have patients stop Celebrex, Aspirin, or any of those types of medications 14 days prior to surgery.  The reason for this is that the normal life span of a platelet is 7 days.  Giving the patient the extra week to build up a full complement of healthy platelets has worked well for me.After surgery, it is fine for patients to begin these medications right away.  Many of us use these drugs even in the recovery room, so we are comfortable restarting them that soon.As always, it is best to discuss these issues with your P.S. so he or she can advise you about their specific plans.

Celebrex is a Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory medication that differs from other NSAIDs in that it does not increase substantially the risk of post-op bleeding. At the Centre for Plastic Surgery we routinely prescribe Celebrex for our patient's use around the time of surgery to improve their pain control with less narcotic use. This avoids the side effects of narcotics including fatigue, lack of concentration, or constipation. The use of Celebrex before and after surgery should be safe, but please consult with your Plastic Surgeon to make sure. 

Always best to ask your surgeon what medications to avoid before surgery.  I give my patients a list of medications to avoid. Best of luck.