I'm having my breast augmentation surgery in a month and I just had my pre-assessment. The nurse I saw asked me if I take any natural remedies/vitamins and I explained I take a lots Vitamins to make sure I never have a vitamin deficiency etc. I take Vitamin C, E, D, Calcium, Magnesium and B6, B complex and cod liver oil and evening primrose, however, my nurse told me to stop taking all of these 1-2 weeks before my surgery and I was just wondering why? What would they affect? Thank you!
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I'm sorry that you have felt so unhappy with your breasts for so long. Honestly, that's one of the best things about what I do for a living - it is so gratifying when we can help a lady who has been silently suffering over something like this and change her life. While you are correct that b...
Changes in nipple sensation during healing from breast augmentation is normal. The breasts are swollen and that is causing nerve sensation to be altered. You should find improvement over the coming weeks as healing continues. If it does not improve or worsens, contact your surgeon.
First and foremost, you should see an obstetrician/gynecologist for
determining the effects of surgery and medications on your 4 week old baby. This
should be your primary concern. Evidence suggests that certain drugs can have
negative effects on the fetus during the 15th and 56th days of...
