I accidentally without thinking took 2 advil pm and I am having Rhinoplasty on Wednesday. How big of a deal is this?!

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Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear memyers1,Thank you for your question. Advil can increase bleeding during surgery and bruising during post operative healing. It is best to let your operating surgeon know that you took the Advil! Best of luck!

Manish H. Shah, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,Thanks for your question. Taking the Advil does make you more likely to bleed during surgery. While the amount of surgical dissection for rhinoplasty is small, excess blood under the skin after surgery can leave can negatively affect the cosmetic outcome. I would discuss this with your surgeon to be safe.Good luck,Dr. Shah

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Advil can increase bruising and bleeding. The best thing to do is let your Plastic Surgeon know. Best of luck!Dhaval M. PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Hoffman Estates Barrington Oakbrook Chicago

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

Advil preparations contain ibuprofen which can decrease clotting and increase bleeding. Most of its effects are gone within a couple of days, but it may make your bruising worse and can extend the length of surgery since there may be more bleeding to control during the case. Discuss with your doctor ASAP.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Advil can cause more bleeding and could complicate surgery. It is best to avoid this for 1 week or longer before surgery.

I accidentally without thinking took 2 advil pm and I am having Rhinoplasty on Wednesday. How big of a deal is this?!

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I accidentally without thinking took 2 advil pm and I am having Rhinoplasty on Wednesday. How big of a deal is this?!

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