I'm having hairline lowering surgery next week and stopped taking cod liver oil and curcumin 2 weeks prior to the surgery date - I know that they're blood thinners. My question is how soon after surgery can I resume them? I've come across published studies attesting to the benefits of omega 3 supplementation throughout the perioperative period and curcumin has been shown very effective at reducing post-surgical pain. Would there be any consequences in resuming taking them 1 day post-surgery?
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March 14, 2016
Answer: Check with your doctor on when or what to take after surgery. Each doctor has their own opinions.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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