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I am having blepharoplasty surgery, do I need to stop taking vitamin c & calcium?

September 10, 2014
Asked By:iga in Cullman, AL

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September 13, 2014

Answer: Vitamins and blepharoplasty

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 12, 2014

Answer: Stopping vitamins and herbal supplements prior to blepharoplasty surgery

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Stopping vitamins and herbal supplements prior to blepharoplasty surgery

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty and vitamin c and calcium

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty and vitamin c and calcium

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty and Vit C

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Blepharoplasty and Vit C

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Medications before surgery.

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September 12, 2014

Answer: Medications before surgery.

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