Right now I'm taking vitamins. Is there any need to stop before surgery (17 days away)?

Thank you for your question. It is important to have a pre-operative meeting with your plastic surgeon to discuss all of the details relating to your pre and post operative care. I require my patients to stop all NSAIDs (non steroidal anti-inflammatories) which include Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, etc.. 10 days prior to surgery. I also require may patients to stop all herbal medications at least 7 days prior to surgery. To be safe, it is important to review all of your medications with your plastic surgeon. Good luck with your surgery!

Thank you very much for your question.Every doctor has their own protocols regarding supplements that should be stopped before surgery.  I recommend contacting your doctor and asking what their thoughts are.  Best of luck!

You should discuss what medications, supplements, and
vitamins you are taking, both prescription and over the counter, with your
plastic surgeon and have him or her decide what you should and should not be
taking. Your surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic
Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (ASAPS).

Robert Singer, MD FACS
La Jolla, California