Can you take Ibuprofen within the first 48 hours after a hair transplant?

If you have severe pain after the operation you can use Ibuprofen. If the pain is on your donor area then aloe vera can be a good alternative. 

It is best to contact your doctor about post operative care and instructions since each doctor has a different regimen.

You should always ask your hair transplant surgeon when you can restart non-essential medication after a hair transplant as opinions will vary. In my practice, I am happy for patients to take ibuprofen from the day after surgery. I prefer them not to use it for 24 hours prior to surgery. 

Thanks for your question. Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Aleve are all in the same class called NSAIDs. They are blood thinners. In my practice, NSAIDs are not recommended after hair transplant for at least one week because bleeding underneath the follicle could expel the follicle. That being said, follow the advice of the person who performed your hair transplant. Best of luck from Manhattan.

I routinely give my patients ibuprofen to take starting the afternoon of surgery.  It can predispose you to bleeding but this has not been an issue when taken right after a hair transplant.  Of course, you should always check with your surgeon for his/her personal opinion as there may be issues unique to your case.

The drug Ibuprofen can be used after a hair transplant without worry. Many people use it for headaches or some pain control and it works well