Can I keep taking biotin gummies before surgery? I'm taking zinc, vitamin c, potassium, folic acid , vitamin a, vitamin e

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Vitamin b3 ,fish oil, b12 and a multi vitamin

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

I have patients stop supplements for a few weeks surrounding surgery. There can be frequent interactions related to bleeding so it's easier to just stop for a little while.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is important that you discuss all medications you take with your surgeon including prescription, over the counter and supplements.  Each surgeon will have her/his own protocol for what is acceptable to continue to take and which should be stopped prior to surgery.  Some of those that you mentioned including Vitamin E and fish oil can cause thinning of the blood and many recommend these are stopped prior to surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Peaceful3738,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Ryan E. Austin, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question. I recommend that you discuss any medications or supplements that you are taking prior to surgery with your surgeon. There are medications and supplements that we sometimes ask patients to stop taking prior to surgery. Your surgeon will have his or her own pre-operative guidelines that you should follow carefully in this regard.

Robert Singer, MD · Answer

Herbal supplements may contain a variety of substances that can cause problems with blood coagulation and with anesthesia. It is recommended that all herbal supplements be stopped 2 weeks before elective surgery. You should discuss what medications, supplements, and vitamins you are taking, both prescription and over the counter, with your plastic surgeon and have him or her decide what you should and should not be taking. Your surgeon should be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).

Robert Singer, MD  FACS

La Jolla, California

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