What Should I Stop Taking Before Plastic Surgery?
asked 2 years ago by jjv33 in NJ
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
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Tags: birth control, discontinue, medication, recommendation
My surgeon told me I needed to stop taking birth control 2 weeks before my surgery due to blood clots. What else should I stop taking and how long before? I take a multi-vitamin that has vitamin e in it, not sure if I should stop taking it. I also take green tea, B-6, B-12, and acidophilus. Please let me know. Thanks.
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What to stop prior to surgery (a partial list)
The list of drugs/medications to stop before surgery can include many different agents which may impair healing or produce an increased change of bleeding or clotting.This does not include herbal medications/supplements which should be stopped at least 2 weeks prior. It does not include oral contraceptive medications which some suggest should be stopped 2-6 weeks prior. It does not include some food restrictions including cessation of alcohol. A representative but not all inclusive list is...
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Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon