When can I start taking Ibuprofen after my Lipo to help with swelling?

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.

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