When is it safe to resume viagra after blepharoplasty surgery?

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Had blepharoplasty 2 days ago. Is it safe to take viagra this soon?

James R. Gordon, MD, FACS, FAAO · Answer

Thank you for posting your question. Viagra and excercize dilate blood vessels, which then increase swelling. Hold of this medication and extreme physical activity for 2 weeks. Good luck,

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Always best to ask your operate chosen surgeon these postop specific care issues. In my practice I usually recommend no medications for recreational needs for 30 days following surgery.

Leon Goldstein, MD · Answer

Exertion of any kind should be avoided for at least two weeks. Any of the performance enhancing drugs tend to cause facial congestion which should be avoided for that initial period. Avoid any sudden impact to the face for at least 6 wks to give the closures maximum strength

Sara A. Kaltreider, MD (retired) · Answer

Two weeks is relatively safe to resume aerobic activities... If you feel a bruised sensation or discomfort while increasing activity at 2 weeks, wait another week. It is rare to have bleeding or extension of bruising after 2 weeks, but it can happen with lifting, bending, straining, etc... Best wishes.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

I would wait a couple of weeks before resuming viagra.  Be careful not to get hit or bumped in the eyelids as the incision can come apart.  It takes 6 weeks for the incision to reach it's maximum strength.

When is it safe to resume viagra after blepharoplasty surgery?

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