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I generally tell my patients that they can resume ibuprofen 3 days after the surgery. However, these medications should be stopped for at least 10 days before any liposuction procedure.
I encourage my patients to begin using ibuprofen if tolerated as soon as they feel the onset of discomfort after surgery.I typically recommend patients take 400 to 800 mg of ibuprofen every six hours.It is safe to take ibuprofen and narcotic pain medication at the same time.By using ibuprofen, patients are often able to use considerably less pain medication.Surgeons vary, and not all patients should be using ibuprofen.Please check with your surgeon to see what he or she recommends.Best of luck,Mats Hagstrom, M.D.
Advil type meds are stopped before surgery for 10 days to minimize bruising and bleeding. After liposuction it is fine to use ibuprofen meds the day after surgery. I have followed this rule for years and it contributes much to pain care, decreases the amount of narcotic needed and I have never seen a bleeding episode with liposuction. Probably one could use ibuprofen the same day as the surgery but after the actual liposuction but we wait one full day to start ibuprofen. My Best, Dr C
Thank you for asking about your liposuction.Pain like this is unusual 10 weeks after a pulsatile or traditional liposuction.Heat-based techniques (Vaser, Laser) can cause late pain.It is best to contact your surgeon t have him check to be sure all is well. Always see a Board Certified Plastic...
Typically, the worst swelling is seen within the two first weeks after liposuction.From then on, the swelling gradually decreases for the next three to six months.When liposuction is applied correctly to a patient who is a good candidate, improvements should be seen immediately and only improve...
Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone within the first 3-4 weeks. However it may take 6-9...
