Can You Take Fish Oil Tablets 2 Months After a Rhinoplasty?

Question

I take the omega 3 fish oil tablets and I have been for the past 3 weeks. I had my rhinoplasty 3 months ago, I was wondering if this was ok. Thanks.

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

It is ok to take fish oil 2 months after a rhinoplasty. This will have no effect on your result at this stage of your healing. In general, you want to avoid the following 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after your surgery:

	1) NSAIDS
	2) Fish oil
	3) Vitamin E
	4) Herbal supplements

	The above can cause bleeding during and after surgery, and are best avoided closer to the operation. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

The bleeding risk that is observed is most pronounced for the one month window around the time of rhinoplasty. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Louis M. DeJoseph, MD · Answer

It should cause no problem to resume your fish oil 2 months after Rhinoplasty.  I usually have my patients stop all their vitamins and herbal supplements 2 weeks before and two weeks after a procedure.  Hope this helps.

Paul S. Nassif, MD · Answer

Taking fish oil after 2 months is ok. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon, as they may have specific guidelines they would like you to follow. I hope this helps, and best of luck to you.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

You should be safe to take fish oil after a rhinoplasty. Nevertheless this is a question that should be answered by your own surgeon.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

You may resume all supplements one week after a rhinoplasty. There is no problems with taking fish oil supplements now.

David M. Deisher, MD (retired) · Answer

Most plastic surgeons will tell their patients that at 2 weeks after surgery, they can resume taking vitamins or over-the-counter
supplements, etc.  The risk of significant bleeding occurring 2 weeks
post-operatively is extremely low.  As always, you should contact the
plastic surgeon’s office or speak with the office nurse.

Can You Take Fish Oil Tablets 2 Months After a Rhinoplasty?

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