I am having breast augmentation surgery 3/26/15. I am currently battling springtime allergies here in Oklahoma and am miserable if I do not take anything. I had my pre op today and told my doctor I have been taking Flonase and Allegra for the last few days. He indicated that it was ok. I know I am not suppose to take any anti-inflammatory medications and Flonase has a steroid in it. I would appreciate any other knowledge as I do not want any complications during or post op. Thank you.
July 1, 2018
Answer: Is it ok to take allergy medications before surgery? It's a great question and congratulations on your surgery. It's important that each person only follow the specific recommendations from their surgeon. I ask my patients to not take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain medication (aspirin, Aleve, ibuprofen), but I am fine with Flonase and allergy medication. Flonase is an inhaled steroid that should not have any significant effects that would harm a breast augmentation surgery.
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July 1, 2018
Answer: Is it ok to take allergy medications before surgery? It's a great question and congratulations on your surgery. It's important that each person only follow the specific recommendations from their surgeon. I ask my patients to not take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pain medication (aspirin, Aleve, ibuprofen), but I am fine with Flonase and allergy medication. Flonase is an inhaled steroid that should not have any significant effects that would harm a breast augmentation surgery.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: Allergy medication prior to surgery This is a great question to address with your board certified plastic surgeon at the pre-operative visit, but generally allergy medications are ok to use prior to surgery (obviously nothing the morning of surgery). Your surgeon should advise you on medications to stop taking prior to surgery.
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June 13, 2018
Answer: Allergy medication prior to surgery This is a great question to address with your board certified plastic surgeon at the pre-operative visit, but generally allergy medications are ok to use prior to surgery (obviously nothing the morning of surgery). Your surgeon should advise you on medications to stop taking prior to surgery.
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November 26, 2016
Answer: Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about Medication Use Prescription and over the counter #medication use are not a matters that surgeons or physicians than your own can advise on, without seeing you in-person or knowing your #medical history and surgical details. Therefore, its best to ask your surgeon this and about any additional medication use you have concerns about.
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November 26, 2016
Answer: Talk to your Plastic Surgeon about Medication Use Prescription and over the counter #medication use are not a matters that surgeons or physicians than your own can advise on, without seeing you in-person or knowing your #medical history and surgical details. Therefore, its best to ask your surgeon this and about any additional medication use you have concerns about.
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