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Vitamins to Avoid After Restylane?

asked 2 years ago by Gail Plotkin in Florida
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 413 times
Tags: vitamins

For Restylane, should I not take Vitamins: D, K, C, B's?

Thanks, Gail

3 answers to Vitamins to Avoid After Restylane?

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Fillers and vitamins

I will caution that you should avoid most herbals and vitamin E excess prior to injection. Taking them a few days after filler injections shuold be OK>
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Vitamins to avoid after restylane and other fillers

The main things to avoid after a filler are those that increase your risk of bruising and swelling, including: aspirin, ibuprofen, green tea, ginseng, gingko biloba, vitamin E and alcohol. 
Benjamin Barankin, MD

Toronto Dermatologic Surgeon
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Steps to take prior to filler injections and procedures to minimize bruising

You should avoid vitamin E, all herbal medication, aspirin, ibuprofen for 2 weeks prior and within 48 hours after all filler injections to minimize bruising. Some fillers than to cause more bruising than others. The thicker the filler material, the greater size of needles used (i.e. smaller gauge), and greater humectant (water drawing) attributes of a filler are associated with greater risk of bruising and swelling. It may be helpful to take Arnica as instructed by your board-certified... more
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

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