Cosmetic Surgeons in Maryland - Blood Thinning Medications

Cosmetic surgeons in Maryland urge patient to know that aspirin containing medications have a systemic effect on anyone consuming this drug on a daily basis. These products are known as blood thinners and, thus, they change the blood clotting ability of those taking these medications.

Cosmetic surgeons in Maryland advise that the ideal time to DISCONTINUE these products is 2 COMPLETE WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY unless otherwise direct by your surgeon. Even one pill within 2 weeks can affect bleeding.

Please review the list compiled by the cosmetic surgeons in Maryland prior to your cosmetic surgery procedure. Feel free to ask our knowledgeable staff any questions you have about current medication you are taking.

Coumadin/Warafin - This is usually stopped 5 days prior to an elective procedure, only with approval from your family physician.

Advil
Aleve
Alka Seltzer
Alcohol
Anacin
Anaprox
Ansaid
APC
Aspirin
BC Tables and/or Powder
BC Cold Powder
Brufen
Bufferin
Cama Arthritis Pain Reliever
Cephalgesics
Cogesprin
Coricidin
Coumadin
Darvon
Darvon with Aspirin
Disalcid Tablets and/or Capsules
Doan's Regular & Extra Strength
Dolobid
Dristan
Duradyne Tablets
Easprin Vitamin E (does not contain aspirin, but does act as a blood thinner)
Ecotrin
Empirin
Equagesic Tablets
Excedrin
Feldene
Florinal
Flubiprofen Sodium
4 Way Cold Tablets
Goody's Headache Powder/Tablets
Ibuprofen
Indomethacin
Meclomen
Medipren
Midol 200
Midol PMS Caplets
Naprosyn
Percodan
Persatine
Plavix
Quagesic
Robaxisal
Rufen
Sine Aid
Trandate
Trental
Trilisate
Vanquish
Wesprin
Zavtrin
Zoprin