I am 48 years old, in good shape/health and am undergoing a submuscular breast augmentation (Mentor memory gel 350cc) on April 21. I'll be going from a large A/small B cup.
Although my surgeon neither prescribed nor prohibited their use, I have read about reduction of bruising and swelling via pre-operative regimens of Arnica Montana tablets as well as Bromelain. What is your recommended regimen, both pre-operatively and post-operatively? I am thinking that such a homeopathic therapy certainly can't interfere with healing, and if it does any good at all, it's worth the small extra expense.
February 12, 2016
Answer: Supplements for surgery Omega 3 fats (e.g. fish oil, EFA, flax seed oil, Krill oil), NSAID's (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn), Vitamin E, "blood thinners" and a whole host of supplements and medicines can cause excessive bleeding and bruising and therefore increase your recovery time. When in doubt stay away from supplements unless they are designed for surgery. I offer to my patients specific supplements that speed healing, reduce swelling, bruising and in some cases minimize discomfort (for example Bromelain, Arnica Montanum, and Vitamins designed for surgery.Bottom Line: Certain vitamins and minerals can speed healing others can cause problems and slow the process down or cause complications. If healing is going well I usually let my patients go back to their usual regimen of supplementsCheck with your doctor as only your doctor would have access to your medical history and what would be best for you. We typically allow our patients to continue their supplements 10 days post op if their recovery is going well.
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Supplements for surgery Omega 3 fats (e.g. fish oil, EFA, flax seed oil, Krill oil), NSAID's (aspirin, ibuprofen, naprosyn), Vitamin E, "blood thinners" and a whole host of supplements and medicines can cause excessive bleeding and bruising and therefore increase your recovery time. When in doubt stay away from supplements unless they are designed for surgery. I offer to my patients specific supplements that speed healing, reduce swelling, bruising and in some cases minimize discomfort (for example Bromelain, Arnica Montanum, and Vitamins designed for surgery.Bottom Line: Certain vitamins and minerals can speed healing others can cause problems and slow the process down or cause complications. If healing is going well I usually let my patients go back to their usual regimen of supplementsCheck with your doctor as only your doctor would have access to your medical history and what would be best for you. We typically allow our patients to continue their supplements 10 days post op if their recovery is going well.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Very helpful We find that both are particularly useful to reduce swelling and bruising after surgery. When to start and using which type should be decided by the surgeon. There are surgical healing vitamins that are packaged together that we use that are designed specifically for this purpose.
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October 5, 2014
Answer: Very helpful We find that both are particularly useful to reduce swelling and bruising after surgery. When to start and using which type should be decided by the surgeon. There are surgical healing vitamins that are packaged together that we use that are designed specifically for this purpose.
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December 29, 2013
Answer: Bruisestick ointment for bruising and swelling Our office prescribes Arnica and Bromelain ointment in a stick form known as Bruisestick. The product is applied at least twice daily.
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December 29, 2013
Answer: Bruisestick ointment for bruising and swelling Our office prescribes Arnica and Bromelain ointment in a stick form known as Bruisestick. The product is applied at least twice daily.
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