I took 3 doses of ibuprofen the day after Asian blepharoplasty and am worried about lasting effects? (photo)

Question

I noticed more redness of my upper lids and stopped that evening. Unfortunately, I have some very unsightly bruising now under the eyes and want to make sure it's nothing serious and will go away. The photo is one week after surgery.

Stephen Bresnick, MD · Answer

Ibuprofen makes the platelets less effective in clotting.  This makes the blood a bit thinner in terms of clotting, and increases the degree of bruising.  However, I have found ibuprofen less of a concern than aspirin.  Usually, ibuprofen does not effect the final appearance of the face after healing is complete.The eyelids are very sensitive, and deep bruising of the skin can lead to some temporary pigmentation of the eyelid skin.  Your doctor can follow you closely and assist in any treatment needed.  Thank you for your question!

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

Ibuprofen and aspirin products can cause more bruising after surgery but this should only be a temporary issue.  It can take several days to weeks for all of the bruising to resolve.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

Yes these medications can increase bruising and you were probably advised to avoid this medication.  The good news is that generally the bruise only delays healing and may not affect the actual out come.  Please let your surgeon know what is going on.

Angela Sturm, MD · Answer

Ibuprophen, aspirin and blood thinners can lead to increased bruising after any type of surgery.  The bruising should be temporary and not change your ultimate result.  Oral and/or topical Arnica may help the bruising resolve faster.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

I take my patients off of ibuprofen, aspirin, vitamins and herbs for three weeks prior to surgery and several weeks after as it increases bleeding and bruising. This is in my patients preoperative and post operative documents and reviewed with them at their appointments. Ask your surgeon about using some arnica topical and by mouth to reduce the bruising and sleep elevated and your swelling and redness should dissipate in the coming week. Please advise your surgeon you have taken these medications and see him/her for follow up. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

I took 3 doses of ibuprofen the day after Asian blepharoplasty and am worried about lasting effects? (photo)

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