Is It Safe to Take Advil Pm After Having a Tummy Tuck?

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I had the surgery on August 15. Thanks!

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Assuming that you have had no problems with this medication in the past, you should be fine taking this medication at this time.

	Best Wishes

Adam Bryce Weinfeld, MD · Answer

i prefer that my patients avoid ibuprofen for two days prior to surgery and two weeks following surgery

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD · Answer

So long as the risk of bleeding has resolved and there are no medical contraindications to Advil, it should be safe to take this medication.  Advil is a Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and may improve your discomfort by reducing inflammation without the side effects of narcotics.  Two weeks after surgery should certainly be safe to take this medication but you should check with your doctor.

Sugene Kim, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi, as long as you have taken Advil PM withouth problem in the past, you can take it now.  Your surgery was over 3 weeks ago; so, taking ibuprofen is safe at this time.

Glenn Vallecillos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for the question.

	In our practice, we advise patients having tummy tucks and other signficant procedures to hold off from using ibuprofen and a list of other medicines for a period of no less than 2 weeks. At this point, you should be fine. To be sure, consult with your surgeon as he/she may have a preferred protocol.

	Kindest Regards,

	Glenn Vallecillos, M.D., F.A.C.S.

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