I am 3 weeks post op, is it okay to take ibuprofen 3 times a day everyday?

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I am having a horrible toothache at this point and have been taking ibuprofen everyday, 3 times a day until i'm able to resolve it. Does this affect the recovery process?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

I recommend that my patients STOP all sources of Aspirin or other Pain medicine or Cold Preparations 10 days before surgery.  Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, Advil, Ibuprofen, and Pepto-Bismol all contain agents that will thin your blood and cause surgical complications.  I issue the same precautions following surgery and recommend Tylenol instead.  Now that you are 3 weeks post-op, you should be fine.  Your surgeon may have a different protocol, so best to check with him or her.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS · Answer

Aspirin and aspirin like substances tend to inhibit platelet formation which then, in the early post operative period, leads to oozing and/or frank bleeding.  I recommend my patients stop all aspirin like substances 2 weeks before surgery to 10 days after surgery.  Therefore, if you were my patient, I would allow you to take Ibuprofen 3x per day at 3 weeks post op.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question,Generally speaking you should be fine to take ibuprofen 3 weeks post-op. However, always check with your surgeon if you are concerned.Regards,

Douglas Taranow, DO, FACOS · Answer

Britney,Yes, you should have no bleeding concerns 3 weeks post op.  Just watch out for stomach issues if you are taking Ibuprofen 3 times daily.Dr T

Ravinder Jarial, DO · Answer

Greetings.  This is a question to ask your plastic surgeon.  At this time in the post op period, some surgeons may allow the use of anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, Aleve, or Advil.  Other surgeons may not allow the use of this type of medication.  Good luck!

I am 3 weeks post op, is it okay to take ibuprofen 3 times a day everyday?

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