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How important is it to be off anti-inflammatory and aspirin. at least 7 days before a breast needle. aspiration biopsy?
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Important : Both can lead to excessive bruising or bleeding after any procedure so we usually recommend 7 days off Aspirin and 3 days off motrin.
Answered 6/24/2014
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