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Arnica Montana and Quercetin Bromelain OK Before Breast Augmentation?
I am 48 years old, in good shape/health and am undergoing a submuscular breast augmentation (Mentor memory gel 350cc) on April 21. I'll be going from a large A/small B cup.
Although my surgeon neither prescribed nor prohibited their use, I have read about reduction of bruising and swelling via pre-operative regimens of Arnica Montana tablets as well as Bromelain. What is your recommended regimen, both pre-operatively and post-operatively? I am thinking that such a homeopathic therapy certainly can't interfere with healing, and if it does any good at all, it's worth the small extra expense.
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5237anon
in Missouri
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Bromelain and arnica with plastic surgery
I have found bromelain and arnica very useful to decease postop bruising, and in my practice we provide nutrition kits that include peri-operative vitamins as well as bromelain and arnica. Before recommending the bromelain and arnica to all my patients, years ago I had tried these agents with my facial trauma patients and I was amazed how much their bruising and swelling resolved when I saw them next, either for follow-up or for surgery.
I recommend starting the bromelain and arnica...
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How to minimize bruising after cosmetic surgery
The most important thing to do to minimize bruising prior to breast augmentation surgery (or any cosmetic surgery for that matter) is to avoid medications that can cause bleeding. This includes aspirin, ibuprophen (advil, motrin), naproxyn (naprosyn or aleve), and similar drugs. Tylenol is okay to take in small amounts. It's also best to avoid vitamins and other supplements.
I advise my patients to stop taking these medications and supplements for 2 weeks before and for 2 weeks after...
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Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Arnica and bromelain for plastic surgery recovery
As Dr. Aldea has said, these can be very helpful. I especially like to use them in facial cases more than in breast cases. Nevertheless, they can't hurt.
As an aside, a 350 Mentor implant will give a nice result for you but you will probably be bigger than a B after. More like a C cup, I expect. But it's the look than counts not the cup size.
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Arnica Montana and Quercetin Bromelain for Cosmetic Surgery
I have been using Arnica Montana and Quercetin Bromelain in my Cosmetic Surgery cases for years and am convinced they are associated with less swelling and bruising. We offer them pre-operatively to all our patients. Some decline and most use them. The results have been quite convincing.
There are several companies that sell them to doctors' offices. You can find them on-line.
Good Luck on the 21st.
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Arnica montana and Bromelain prior to cosmetic plastic surgery
The use of these supplements have not been justified in large multicenter studies. Having said that, I am not averse to their use.
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Arnica and Bromelain with surgery
Hi there-
There have been a few studies indicating that these supplements assist in minimization/resolution of swelling and bruising with plastic surgery procedures.
I do not think they are necessary for you to have a pleasing outcome or experience, but do believe that in my own practice the patients who have chosen to use them (we offer them as an option for those interested) have generally felt their experience was better and easier than friends who did not take them....
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Homeopathics and breast augmentation
I use Arnica for all of my facial cosmetic surgery patients. I haven't found any significant difference in my breast patients, as they typically don't have any bruising. However, i would suggest just speaking with your surgeon prior to starting these meds as some surgeons do have strong opinions about homeopathics. Good luck with your surgery! /nsn
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Arnica and Bromolain
Arnica and Bromelain may be helpful with bruising and swelling. This may help for the post-op care. There are some studies that suggest the Arnica and Bromolain may help still others state that it may do nothing.
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Arnica Montana and Quercetin Bromelain OK before breast augmentation
I have been using these pre operative supplements for over 25 years. I love them. I recommend get them at a local health food store.
From MIAMI Dr. B
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Arnica and Bromelain for Breast Augmentation
Although bruising is usually minimal after breast augmentation. These over-the –counter drugs can reduce it even further. We generally supply them and encourage all our patients to take them. However, since many vitamins and minerals interfere with anesthesia or recovery or cause increased bruising, we take all our patients off everything they may be taking.
We then supply a vitamin specially formulated for surgery that will not increase bruising or interfere with anesthesia and will...
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Highlands Plastic Surgeon
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