I've been consuming 3mg on vitamin E every day. Should I consider postponing my tummy tuck?

Thanks for your question. 3 mg of vitamin E is a very small amount. That is like 12 almonds. If you are concerned, please speak to your surgeon.

Hello Thriving165554. Thank you for your question regarding the consumption of Vitamin E before your upcoming tummy tuck.

While Vitamin E is an essential nutrient with antioxidant properties, it can have an impact on blood clotting. High doses of Vitamin E can thin the blood, increasing the risk of bleeding during surgery. However, the 3mg of Vitamin E you’ve been consuming daily from your Carnation Breakfast Essentials is a relatively small amount and is unlikely to pose a significant risk.

That said, it’s always best to err on the side of caution. I recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon as soon as possible. They may advise you to stop consuming products containing Vitamin E for a few days leading up to your surgery. Additionally, your surgeon might recommend postponing the surgery if they feel there is any risk, though this is unlikely with such a small amount of Vitamin E.

Always follow your plastic surgeon's advice regarding pre-operative care to ensure the safest outcome. Good luck with your surgery, and I hope this helps to answer your question regarding Vitamin E consumption before a tummy tuck.

Sincerely,

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS

Dear Thriving165554,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery