Is it ok to take the painkiller Naproxen while having Restylane vital fillers under your eyes?

Question

Should you avoid taking the painkiller Naproxen a week after having restalyn vital injections under your eyes, and if so why please?

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I typically tell my patients to refrain from using any anti-inflammatory medication, including naproxen, ibuprofen and aspirin, for one week prior to injections, since these substances can increase your bruising risk. However, one week after injections, it should be perfectly fine to take Naproxen.

Selena Lantry, MD · Answer

It is generally not a good idea to take Naproxen before your treatment. Blood thinning medications like aspirin, Motrin or Naproxen generally increase the likelihood of bruising after injections. You can resume your normal routine 2-3 days after your treatment. Pain medications like Tylenol are safe to use prior to treatment.

Chad Robbins, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  One week after the filler is injected is fine to have naproxen .  You definitely want to avoid it ideally a week prior and wait until a week after.

Kent V. Hasen, MD · Answer

We recommend our patients avoid medications, such as Naproxen, that may thin the blood and increase the risk of bruising prior to injectable treatments.  However, taking Naproxen one week after your filler injections is safe.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Naproxen is in a class of medications called NSAIDS.  They thin the blood and increase the chances and extent of bruising from the treatment, therefore it is best to avoid them for a week prior to treatment.  An alternative that will not have this effect is acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Chase Lay, MD · Answer

We advise not taking any blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or any NSAIDS (naproxen, ibuprofen, advil). These medications increase the chances of more bruising. However, one week after the procedure, it is safe to take Naproxen.Thank you,Chase Lay, MD

Pamela Stuart, MD · Answer

We recommend that patients avoid NSAIDS, (including Naproxen and Ibuprofen, etc) as well as Aspirin, for the week prior to procedures where bruising can be an issue such as injecting Fillers. Patients may use these medications after their procedures however as needed and/or prescribed. Best wishes,Pamela Stuart, MD

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

There is absolutely no contraindication to your using naproxen one week after your treatment. It is before the treatment that NSAIDs should not be used to prevent unnecessary bruising. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

This particular medication thins the blood which in turn can increase your chances for bruising.  Your best choice would be acetaminophen which is Tylenol.Good luck.....

Is it ok to take the painkiller Naproxen while having Restylane vital fillers under your eyes?

Answers (9)

More Restylane Questions

Lumps after Restylane fillers. What should I do? (Photo)

Can Restylane settle in the wrong place? (photos)

Why is my lip filler presenting large hard lumps after a month?

Do I need more than two weeks time to recover from under eye filler? (photo)

Was my Restylane injected in the wrong place? Hard lump, possible reversal? (photo)

1 week after 1 syringe under my eyes I have bluish grey bubbles. What is the next course of action? (photos)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS