Is Celebrex alright to take up to and after a tummy tuck surgery?

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With my BA the doctor wanted me to take Celebrex during my recovery. Will it also be safe after a tummy tuck?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

It is always best to run these types of questions by your plastic surgeon. Each plastic surgeon may have a different view regarding this question of  timing to start anti-inflammatories (most feel that it is safe to do three weeks postoperatively assuming complication free post operative course).  Some patients should not use anti-inflammatories based on their past medical/surgical history and/or allergy history. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

I would not recommend the use of Celebrex after surgery. This medication can increase the potential for bleeding.

David Liland, MD · Answer

While most PSs do not want you taking NSAIDs before surgery due to bleeding and oozing issues( especially TTs) .In the post operative phase ,starting 3-4 days after , I have found them to be most helpful and they can reduce the need for stronger narcotics

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

Celebrex is safe to take after your surgery.  Some surgeons will recommend taking it just before surgery to help with pain.  Best wishes for your surgery!

Thomas P. Sterry, MD · Answer

Celebrex is in a class of drugs known as "Cox 2 Inhibitors" and they have a different mechanism of action than most anti inflammatory drugs.  In theory, this is a safe medicine to take before, during, and after surgery…BUT I would certainly check with your surgeon before doing so!Good Luck!

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