What vitamins should be taken before surgery and which ones should be stopped before surgery?

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective pre op and post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you will be healing following surgery.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon

Thank you for your question.  I think it is important that you defer to your operating surgeons specific pre-operative instructions, especially in regards to what medications (vitamins included) are appropriate to take or necessary to discontinue prior to your scheduled/proposed procedure.  Some surgeons ask that you discontinue all vitamins, while others might suggest that you begin taking specific vitamins, and your specific medical health profile and history will largely influence these recommendations.  I hope you find this helpful.

Thank you for your question. Realself can be a valuable resource, but we recommend that all specific questions about medications (including vitamins) be directed to your specific surgeon. They are best able to offer specific medical advice. 

Hello and thank you for your question. Every surgeon has their own protocol for pre-operative vitamins.  You are smart to think about this early.  I would recommend speaking with your surgeon.
Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of
real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate
their results.  The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are
comfortable with.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Your plastic surgeon will provide you with a list of "do's and don'ts" prior to surgery. Personally, I do not think that any special vitamins are necessary before or after surgery.  Careful attention to a healthy diet and hydration prior to and after surgery are important however. Again, a list of medications/herbs to avoid will be provided to you by your plastic surgeon. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.