I am having rhinoplasty in less than a week. I use a couple different products (to treat scar removals) that contain Vitamin E in it. I was instructed to stop taking Vitamin E two weeks before surgery because it can thin your blood. My question is: Is it okay to continue to use my scar products (containing Vitamin E) on the surface of my skin? Is Vitamin E only a concern when ingested or also when applied to skin surfaces? The site of application is a spot of my arm and leg.
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March 26, 2016
Answer: Topical Vitamin E before Rhinoplasty Surgery
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March 25, 2016
Answer: Vitamin E skin therapy before rhinoplasty.
March 25, 2016
Answer: Vitamin E skin therapy before rhinoplasty.