Hello I'm going to be getting breast implants in just over two weeks and I know I need to stop taking all herbal supplements and vitamins and all that, but I take 5-HTP and ALA for my mood. Should I stop these as well? I'm kind of afraid to stop taking it for four weeks (2 weeks before and after) not sure if those affect other parts of the body or just my brain so I don't know if it will interfere with the surgery. Thanks!!
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September 17, 2018
Answer: Is 5-HTP and ALA safe before surgery or no?
Hi tonny5,
Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient.
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Patients often think in terms of cup size when considering augmentation. Unfortunately, devices are sized in terms of milliliters (cc) of volume. This can lead to some confusion when sizing. Additionally, it is important to remember that cup size itself is not standardized with variations from...
I'm sorry to hear about your challenges. The short answer is that your implants are not the cause of your health problems. Although there is a lot that you may read on the web surrounding the supposed ill effects of implants on the immune system, there is a wealth of data showing a lack of co...
