Should I stop Mobic before my facelift?

Hello! To minimize the risk of bruising and bleeding, most surgeons advise at least 10 days off all supplements and pain medications except Tylenol. You can ask your physician if you are appropriate for Celebrex, which is the only anti inflammatory (available by prescription) that has NOT been shown to increase bruising and bleeding. Good luck!

This would be a great question for the surgeon performing the surgery as all surgeons have different protocols.  However, Mobic is an NSAID and taking the medication prior to a facelift will increase your chances of developing a hematoma.  If you can stand being off the Mobic, I would suggest stopping it 10 days prior to surgery.  Best of luck.

Thank you for your question! I would advise that you speak with your surgeon concerning which medications should be stopped before surgery.  I will have my patients stop all NSAIDS (Mobic is an NSAID) 2 weeks before surgery, as they can thin the blood and increase your risk of bleeding.  Again, however, I would discuss this with your surgeon and be sure to review all medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) with him/her, as well.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin