I thought taking the vitamin E was good to help your skin bounce back from trauma of surgery etc. Why should I stop taking it before surgery? What happens, how does the vital E cause problems? And how long before my procedure should I stop?
Answer: Vit E Thank you for your question.Vitamin E (tocopherol) is associated with abnormal bleeding and clotting problems . Increased bleeding can result in collections of blood (hematoma), increased bruising, oozing and other bleeding disorders. After surgery you can resume vitamin E.Vitamin E is only one of the many medications you should avoid prior to surgery.Please discuss specifics with your Plastic Surgeon.My best wishes,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Vit E Thank you for your question.Vitamin E (tocopherol) is associated with abnormal bleeding and clotting problems . Increased bleeding can result in collections of blood (hematoma), increased bruising, oozing and other bleeding disorders. After surgery you can resume vitamin E.Vitamin E is only one of the many medications you should avoid prior to surgery.Please discuss specifics with your Plastic Surgeon.My best wishes,
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Vitamin E before surgery Hi there and thanks for your question! Supplements such as Vitamin E or fish oil can increase your risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Increased bleeding after surgery can lead to the formation of a hematoma and increased risk of swelling/bruising. I recommend stopping any blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, motrin, advil, fish oil, and vitamin E for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after surgery. Each surgeon differs in their pre and post op protocol. I suggest speaking to your doctor in advance to ensure a smooth recovery. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Vitamin E before surgery Hi there and thanks for your question! Supplements such as Vitamin E or fish oil can increase your risk of bleeding during and after surgery. Increased bleeding after surgery can lead to the formation of a hematoma and increased risk of swelling/bruising. I recommend stopping any blood-thinning medications such as aspirin, motrin, advil, fish oil, and vitamin E for 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks after surgery. Each surgeon differs in their pre and post op protocol. I suggest speaking to your doctor in advance to ensure a smooth recovery. Hope this helps and best of luck!
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September 2, 2015
Answer: Vitamin E Vitamin and some other herbal medicines can thin the blood and increase the risk of bleeding, although not nearly to the extent that aspirin does.
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Answer: Vitamin E Vitamin and some other herbal medicines can thin the blood and increase the risk of bleeding, although not nearly to the extent that aspirin does.
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May 15, 2018
Answer: Vitamin E and surgery Great question! Vitamin E prevents your blood from clotting like it is suppose to which can lead to increased bleeding and bruising. With surgery, you are disrupting blood vessels and if they cannot clot and stop bleeding like they normally do, you can end up with a blood collection called a hematoma that will need to be drained. Also it makes the surgery more difficult to perform. This will all end up delaying your healing time and cause any bruising to last longer. I generally tell patients to stop taking Vitamin E 1-2 weeks before surgery. Good luck and hope this information helps! - Dr. Roger Tsai
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Answer: Vitamin E and surgery Great question! Vitamin E prevents your blood from clotting like it is suppose to which can lead to increased bleeding and bruising. With surgery, you are disrupting blood vessels and if they cannot clot and stop bleeding like they normally do, you can end up with a blood collection called a hematoma that will need to be drained. Also it makes the surgery more difficult to perform. This will all end up delaying your healing time and cause any bruising to last longer. I generally tell patients to stop taking Vitamin E 1-2 weeks before surgery. Good luck and hope this information helps! - Dr. Roger Tsai
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Vitamin E and Breast Augmentation Medications such as vitamins E and Fish oil can increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. This can result in complications such as hematoma. I generally recommend that my patients stop such medications for about two weeks prior to their operation.It is important to realize that herbs and supplements can be as strong as prescription medication with regard to side effects. You should discuss all medications, herbs and supplements that you are taking with your physician to plan accordingly for surgery. Of course, it is critical that you use a surgeon who certified by the American Board of plastic surgery.The link below summarizes a paper I wrote on the use of herbs and supplements in plastic surgery. I hope it is useful to you.I wish you the best,Dr. Gabbay.
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Answer: Vitamin E and Breast Augmentation Medications such as vitamins E and Fish oil can increase the risk of bleeding during and after surgery. This can result in complications such as hematoma. I generally recommend that my patients stop such medications for about two weeks prior to their operation.It is important to realize that herbs and supplements can be as strong as prescription medication with regard to side effects. You should discuss all medications, herbs and supplements that you are taking with your physician to plan accordingly for surgery. Of course, it is critical that you use a surgeon who certified by the American Board of plastic surgery.The link below summarizes a paper I wrote on the use of herbs and supplements in plastic surgery. I hope it is useful to you.I wish you the best,Dr. Gabbay.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Vitamin E Hello,Your Plastic Surgeon will likely give you a list of medications and supplements to avoid before and immediately after surgery because they can lead to bleeding. They should provide you with a clear timeline and instructions regarding this. If you are unclear about the safety of any substance in the weeks leading up to surgery, you may also ask a pharmacist.All the best
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Answer: Vitamin E Hello,Your Plastic Surgeon will likely give you a list of medications and supplements to avoid before and immediately after surgery because they can lead to bleeding. They should provide you with a clear timeline and instructions regarding this. If you are unclear about the safety of any substance in the weeks leading up to surgery, you may also ask a pharmacist.All the best
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