My daughter is having nose surgery tomorrow at 9:50 am.she didn't realize she wasn't supposed to take ibuprofen and just took 3. will this cause problems or stop the surgery for tomorrow
December 20, 2017
Answer: We suggest stopping all NSAIDS two weeks before rhinoplasty. The biggest offender when it comes to blood thinning pain relievers is aspirin. Aspirin is a potent blood thinner with lasting effects, and consuming three aspirin a day before rhinoplasty would be concerning, and surgery would be rescheduled.When it comes to Motrin, there is an "idiosynchratic reaction" in a minority of people that may predispose to excessive bleeding. Consider discussing your concerns with your daughter's surgeon to see how best to proceed. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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December 20, 2017
Answer: We suggest stopping all NSAIDS two weeks before rhinoplasty. The biggest offender when it comes to blood thinning pain relievers is aspirin. Aspirin is a potent blood thinner with lasting effects, and consuming three aspirin a day before rhinoplasty would be concerning, and surgery would be rescheduled.When it comes to Motrin, there is an "idiosynchratic reaction" in a minority of people that may predispose to excessive bleeding. Consider discussing your concerns with your daughter's surgeon to see how best to proceed. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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April 11, 2014
Answer: Ibuprofen pre op Dear maryflack7, I would contact your operating surgeon's office. It is important that they are aware that she took the medication because it can thin the blood. Most surgeon's request that no blood thinners (such as advil, iburprofen, motrin) be taken 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Hope this helps!
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April 11, 2014
Answer: Ibuprofen pre op Dear maryflack7, I would contact your operating surgeon's office. It is important that they are aware that she took the medication because it can thin the blood. Most surgeon's request that no blood thinners (such as advil, iburprofen, motrin) be taken 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery. Hope this helps!
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