I will have surgery( breast augmentation )on August 28,2015.I am stop taking prenatal vitamins(which is my family doctor prescribed to me)today, 1 week prior surgery.I know ,I should stop taking some specific medicines and herbal supplements 2 weeks before and after surgery .I don't know if prenatal vitamins includes in this list. Is there any chance that surgery may be postponed to another day because of that?Since today is Friday and my doctor's office closed ,maybe some surgeons may answer me
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Answer: Prenatal vitamins one week prior to surgery?
This is a very common question. Following placement of a breast implant the surrounding tissue stretch which in turn stretches the nerves of the breast. Stretching can cause some temporary damage to the outer layer of the nerves which will heal in time. While recovery is in progress patients...
You should talk to your doctor as only he/she knows your medical history and your treatment plan. Although capsular contractures following breast augmentation can occur just about any time, most women start having symptoms around three months after their breast implant surgery. This is...
Typically those medications are not ones that need to be discontinued especially the birth control. Depending on your PS recommendations, the medication can be resumed either the same day after surgery or the following day. When you schedule your surgery you will have a pre operative appointment...
