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

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

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).

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.

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