I took Ibuprofen on Monday due to a bad headache, does that mean that I should out it off for a week or two for Restylane?

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I am about to get Restyline done on Friday, I do not take any medication and vitamins but I did take Ibuprofen on Monday due to a bad headache, does that mean that I should out it off for a week or two? I have an event on Saturday and do not want to be with bruises.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

I always advise my patients to avoid ASA and ibuprofen for a week - 10 days prior to an injectable treatment. You could possibly bruise despite the ibuprofen. I would leave a week between injections and an event in case of possible bruising or inflammation. Best of Luck.

Joel Schlessinger, MD · Answer

If you have an important event within 2 weeks of having Restylane you probably are going to bruise and wish you hadn't.  That's just Murphy's rule.  In reality, most of my patients don't bruise and I don't fear ibuprofen as much as things like true blood thinners.  It is too much trouble for most patients to find a week that is aspirin free or ibuprofen free!Certainly, anything like a wedding or graduation is a good idea to avoid it and any other fillers within two weeks just to be sure.  Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Go to someone that uses cannulas for injection, there is much less risk of bruising or swelling.  You can get that procedure done safely without much less worry about an upcoming event. However, I still do not restrict my patients from using NSAIDS or Fish oil but do have them use Arnika Forte as bruising prevention.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi Leon.  The problem with injection treatments, bruising and big events, is that your injector cannot accurately predict whether or not you will bruise for any one treatment.  There is always a chance of bruising and in our practice about 25% of patients will have a bruise.  The area of the face and the age, health and medications being used by the patient matter.The small dose of Ibuprofen 5 days earlier would not be as important to us as the fact that you are planning on attending a big event the day after the injections.  This is a no-no in our practice and we advise 7-10 days before any big events and after injections.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I have actually injected patients with fillers that were on coumadin, but I warn them that there will be more bruising. Since you do not have to take ibuprofen, then it is always better to wait about a week.  Good luck.

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

I don't think that one dose of ibuprofen significantly raises the risk of bruising prior to injectable treatment. With that said, bruising is the most common risk of injectable treatments whether or not one has taken any anti-inflammatory medications. Your injector might feel differently but I would not re-schedule someone's filler treatment if they've had a single dose of ibuprofen. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

David Reinstadler, MD · Answer

Taking one dose of an anti-inflammatory medication should not effect your bruising significantly. That being said, injections of any kind have the possibility to cause bruising. This is especially true if your eyes are being done. If you have an event the following day, there is a likelihood that you will be bruised regardless of any medication you have taken. I always tell my patients that if they are going to have either botox or fillers, it should be done at least a week prior to whatever event they have. Best of luck

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

I would change your appointment not based on your ibuprofen use but simply because you should not have a big event the day after getting fillers. I recommend at least a week between fillers and a big event, and possibly 2 even. The last thing you want is a bruise, and that can happen regardless of whether you took the ibuprofen on Monday or not. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and 
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person 
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

While one dose may not increase your tendency to bruise I prefer that patients not take aspirin or other anti inflamatories a week before filler injections. The risk of bruising is particularly high around the eyes. I suggest that you call your physician for direction and not rely on internet advice.

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