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

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.

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.