Pre Lipo Surgery

asked 10 months ago by Debi, Dallas in Dallas, TX
Latest answer by Mitchel Goldman, MD
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Tags: recovery, supplements

I am having liposuction (abdomen, thighs) at the end of August 2011. Are there any supplements I should take prior to surgery to make my recovery smoother? Any other suggestions prior to surgery?

9 answers to Pre Lipo Surgery

Arnica tablets prior to liposuction can help reduce swelling and bruising.

Taking arnica tablets starting 1 or 2 days prior to liposuction may help reduce bruising and swelling alittle. Stopping advil, aleve and aspirin 5 days preop is always recommended. Good Luck, David Hansen,MD

David Hansen, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrDavidHansen.com

No, diet supplements won't affect your results from liposuction

Aspirin causes more bleeding, so you want to avoid it to reduce postoperative bruising. Also, high doses of vitamins, particularly vitamin E. If you have a balanced, nutritious diet, that is all you need. The smoothness will come from the technical skills of your surgeon and how your tissues respond to the liposuction, which depends on many factors including age, genetics, and weight loss.

Eric Swanson MD
Leawood Plastic Surgeon

www.swansoncenter.com

Arnica Montana and Excersise

I would take arnica montana to help reduce post-surgery swelling and speed your healing time. You should also continue to excersise and eat healthy before your surgery.

Mitchel Goldman, MD
San Diego Dermatologic Surgeon

Are supplements before liposuction helpful?

There are no supplements that are helpful before liposuction. Nourish your body with healthy food, with lots of fruits and vegetables. Some supplements and medications to avoid are: fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids, such as flax seed oil or meal, and chia seeds or powder aspirin non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds: ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxyn (Aleve) and others Vitamin E herbal supplements: garlic, ginko, ginseng, feverfew, dong quai (stop all of... more

Kimberly Finder, MD
San Antonio Dermatologic Surgeon

www.theliposurgeryclinic.com

What should I do before my liposuction?

A healthy and balanced diet is a must before any surgical procedure. I advice against any strict or strenuous weight loss diet prior to liposuction. I recommend starting Arnica Montana three days prior to surgery and Bromelain the same day after your procedure. A good presurgical multivitamin is also adviced. You should stay away from aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and Vitamin E prior to surgery. A good compressive garment will help with the swelling and shape during your recovery. more

Frank Agullo, MD
El Paso Plastic Surgeon

www.elpasoplasticsurgery.com

Any supplements to help recovery from liposuction?

There are no magic pills. You might try Arnica Montana and Bromelein to decrease bruising and inflammation postoperatively. What helps more if you stay away from any supplements which can delay blood clotting and lead to increased postoperative bruising. Your surgeon hopefully provided you with this list. Major offenders are Aspirin, all the nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory agents, fish oil, flax seed, garlic, etc. Another thing I find beneficial, is to leave my 2mm punctures through the skin... more

George Marosan, MD
Bellevue Plastic Surgeon

Vitamins, supplement, and diet before liposuction?

There are no good medical studies I am aware of that support the taking of any particular vitamins or supplements. However there are some things you take that may interfere with blood clotting that you should avoid. Taking capsules of Vitamin E or aspirin or anything related to aspirin are the main supplements to avoid. A diet high in fresh fruits and vegetables of course can only help. A multi-vitamin has also stood the test of time in being beneficial or at least not causing any harm... more

T. Wayne Day, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

Supplements to take for Liposuction Before and After

To help thicken the blood we prescribe Mephyton (Vitamin K), one week before surgery so it is best to stay away from medication and supplements that will thin the blood for two weeks prior to surgery. Products such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, Aleve, etc...) as well as herbal and vitamin supplements such as Vitamin E and Fish Oil (Omega 3), Flax seed and Garlic.

David Amron, MD
Beverly Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Preparing for liposuction

Liposuction results will be most impressive if you are at a stable, ideal body weight before surgery and are having stubborn areas of fat removed that are out of proportion with the rest of your body. I offer my patients Arnica tablets before and after surgery as it may help decrease bruising. Avoiding blood thinners at least 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery is important - aspirin, ibuprofen, Aleve, vitamin E, fish oil, lots of alcohol, and many, many herbal supplements... more