Can supplements aid the healing process for breast implant removal?

You will need to ask the plastic surgeon who will be performing your procedures.  In my practice, no specific vitamins are recommended.  If your lab work indicates that your hemoglobin levels are low, you may need to take iron.  I recommend that my patients stop taking vitamin E, fish oil, garlic supplements, and St. John's wort the week prior to surgery to prevent bleeding problems.  Before and after surgery I recommend a diet high in protein to assist in healing.

Supplements like vitamin C and zinc can be helpful. You do need to avoid those with blood thinning properties like fish oil, vitamin E, and grapeseed extract. Every surgeon has his/her own opinion about supplements and surgery--some approve and some do not. Always check with your surgeon about what he/she wants.

Dear AmyR2016,
you should have a healthy diet after surgery for better healing. Regarding the supplements, every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery