How soon after surgery can I resume omega 3/anti-inflammatory supplements?

March 17, 2014
Asked By:AlicaBunny in New Jersey, NJ

I'm having hairline lowering surgery next week and stopped taking cod liver oil and curcumin 2 weeks prior to the surgery date - I know that they're blood thinners. My question is how soon after surgery can I resume them? I've come across published studies attesting to the benefits of omega 3 supplementation throughout the perioperative period and curcumin has been shown very effective at reducing post-surgical pain. Would there be any consequences in resuming taking them 1 day post-surgery?

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March 14, 2016

Answer: Check with your doctor on when or what to take after surgery. Each doctor has their own opinions.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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March 14, 2016

Answer: Check with your doctor on when or what to take after surgery. Each doctor has their own opinions.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
March 24, 2014

Answer: A few days

March 24, 2014

Answer: A few days

March 20, 2014

Answer: Supplements

March 20, 2014

Answer: Supplements

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Answer: After any surgery

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