Will taking Ibuprofen 1 day prior to surgery cause problems?

I do not think that this will cause any issues. However, you will see a wide variety of responses to your question. Aspirin is a different story. This medication thins your blood to the point that the risk of a severe post-rhinoplasty nosebleed would be unacceptably high. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

We obviously don't want to stop our clotting mechanism just prior to surgery. Especially in elective cosmetic facial surgery. We try and eliminate aspirin and aspirin containing compounds because these are the worst at preventing clotting. Ibuprofen and related compounds are not as bad as aspirin but they do decrease clotting and therefore should be eliminated prior to elective surgery. The single dose taken by your daughter should not negatively effect her surgical case if she is otherwise a healthy person, Try and follow the rules.

While it would be ideal not to take Motrin before rhinoplasty, it usually does not cause a problem. However, be sure to discuss this with your surgeon so he/she can make the decision on whether or not to proceed.

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

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!