When do I stop taking my vitamins before my BBL procedure?

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Hello, I would like to know when do i stop taking my vitamins before my bbl procedure im currently on 65mg iron pills, 500mg vitamin C ,b-100 complex, and 800mcg folic acid

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.
You can keep taking your vitamins till the time of the procedure except for Vitamin E and herbal supplements. Do discuss this with your Plastic Surgeon and follow his advise. All The Best !

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! You do not have to stop taking any of the vitamins you listed prior to surgery. It is important to stop any blood thinners such as ibuprofen, fish oil, weight loss supplements, hormones, including birth control, etc. I recommend discussing specific medication instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I normally recommend taking iron and vitamin c for 2 weeks before and a few weeks after and stopping everything else during that time.  Each surgeon will have their own recommendations and protocol they would wish for you to follow.  I would suggest speaking to your PS in regards to their recommendations.  Best of luck to you.

Samir S. Rao, MD · Answer

We typically have patients stop all vitamins for 1 week before surgery.   The ones you specifically mentioned may be okay to continue but problems can arises with doses, especially when multivitamins are involved.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You should follow you plastic surgeon's advice.  I advise my patients to STOP ALL sources of Vitamin E, e.g., Vitamin E pills, multivitamins, Slim Fast Ensure Plus, ALL HERBS, e.g. Ginko, Garlic, Ginseng, Natural or health preparations e.g. bee’s pollen, protein powders, etc. 1 week before surgery.
Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Los Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear exxotik1,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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions. In regards to when to stop medications prior to surgery, you need to discuss that with your surgeon and the anesthesia provider at the surgical facility. Best of luck!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery

Raffi Hovsepian, MD, FACS · Answer

Every doctor has their own protocol. 
In general, a standard multivitamin will not affect your result. However, high levels of certain vitamins like Vitamin E, or herbal medications, etc, may hinder the surgery. Most plastic surgeons have their own protocol on what you can take and what you cannot take. It is best to always run your medication list by your surgeon in preparing for your surgery.

Jonathan Berman, MD · Answer

Every surgeon will have a slightly different recommendation when it comes to vitamins before plastic surgery. Some warn that certain vitamins and herbal supplements could increase bleeding and swelling during the procedure. Always talk with your board certified plastic surgeon about what supplements you are taking and how to prepare for your procedure.

Emile Brown, MD · Answer

Please check with your surgeon as everyone has their own preferences. I personally would not care if you took all these supplements up until the day of surgery. Best of luck.Emile Brown, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Johns Hopkins & Harvard Trained

When do I stop taking my vitamins before my BBL procedure?

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