Is it safe to take 800mg of vitamin E to prevent CC?

July 7, 2015
Asked By:Blue sky mum in England, AR

My right breast feels a little bit firmer then the left and in order to prevent further hardening of the capsule I have been taking 800mg of vitamin E for six weeks. Is it safe to take large amounts of vitamin E and for how long should I take them? Can I expect any improvement or will it just stop the capsule from developing more scar tissue or is this not going to help at all?

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August 29, 2015

Answer: Be wary of self-medicating with certain vitamins.

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David L. Kaufman, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 29, 2015

Answer: Be wary of self-medicating with certain vitamins.

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David L. Kaufman, MD FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2015

Answer: Possible capsule tightening.

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 7, 2015

Answer: Possible capsule tightening.

Aldo Guerra, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 24, 2016

Answer: Firmer

March 24, 2016

Answer: Firmer

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