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Should I Be Taking a Multivitamin Before my BA?

Just wondering if I should be taking any vitamins before surgery?

5 Doctor Answers | Asked by toots12 in Louisiana
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MVI before surgery?

Yes, I do recommend them, but make sure they are specifically formulated to be taken in conjunction with a surgical procedure, many MVI contain certain vitamins/supplements that can increase the chance of bleeding. Good luck!
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Multivits before BA

Thank you for your question - provided you are fit and healthy you should not need to take any vitamins before your BA. If you smoke - you should certainly stop at least 2 weeks before your surgery as this significantly increases your risk of infection and encapsulation. Do ask your Plastic Surgeon for his/her recommendations in preparation for your BA. Good luck.
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Multivitamins before Breast Surgery Necessary?

Thank you for the question. In my opinion, there is no need for use of any special supplements before or after plastic surgical procedures, assuming patients are in good health and are assuming a well-balanced diet. You will find, that your plastic surgeon will provide you with a list of “do's and don'ts” prior to surgery. Best wishes.

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Vitamins Before Breast Augmentation Surgery: A Guideline for Patients

Taking vitamins can be a problem prior to surgery. Some vitamins, such as Vitamin E, have blood thinning properties and can make you bleed after surgery. In my practice, I ask patients to discontinue everything but a single tablet multivitamin two weeks prior to surgery. The vast majority of single tablet multivitamins contain safe levels of Vitamin E and other supplements. You should consider discontinuing multiple pvitamin packs (vitamin... more
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Vitamins before surgery

Yes, I advise my patients to take a regular multivitamin and a vitamin C supplement (up to 1000 mg per day) starting a week before surgery.
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toots12 23 Aug 2012
I have my pre op on monday so im sure they will give me more information then. Thanks for the response.

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