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Do you use Prednisone, ibuprofin, or similar medications to reduce the risk of scarring after surgery?

April 26, 2017ibuprofin medications prednisone reduce risk scarring similar surgery

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Do you use Prednisone, ibuprofin, or similar medications to reduce the risk of scarring after surgery?

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Some surgeons recommend the use of anti-inflammatory medications such as naprosyn, ibuprofen, or even Prednisone (a steroid) after surgery to reduce the risk of scar tissue formation. Dr Finnerty does not recommend the use of these medications, as there is no medical evidence that they reduce scarring or improve surgical success rates after vasectomy reversal. While […] Read more …