I take alot of supplements and want to know which to avoid? Also,over the counter meds>
Answer: What Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery This is a very important question and one that will be addressed by your surgeon. For my patients I give them an extensive list of what to avoid. All supplements and medications that thin the blood need to be avoided for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. There are too many to list here, but I have my patients bring in a list to review with them and I can let them know which ones need to be avoided. Take a list to your surgeon! Good luck.
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Answer: What Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery This is a very important question and one that will be addressed by your surgeon. For my patients I give them an extensive list of what to avoid. All supplements and medications that thin the blood need to be avoided for two weeks before and two weeks after surgery. There are too many to list here, but I have my patients bring in a list to review with them and I can let them know which ones need to be avoided. Take a list to your surgeon! Good luck.
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February 9, 2018
Answer: What Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery? Cut Out All Blood Thinners, Including NSAIDs, Before Surgery In general, you should discontinue all herbs and medications that thin your blood at least two weeks before and 10 days after surgery. A partial list includes NSAIDs, ginger, garlic, and St. John’s Wort. You also need to avoid medications that interfere with anesthesia. Your facial plastic surgeon will provide you with a complete list during your consultation. If, for some reason, this step was neglected, just call your surgeon’s office and I’m sure they’ll happily provide you with a complete list. I hope this helps.
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February 9, 2018
Answer: What Supplements to Avoid Before Surgery? Cut Out All Blood Thinners, Including NSAIDs, Before Surgery In general, you should discontinue all herbs and medications that thin your blood at least two weeks before and 10 days after surgery. A partial list includes NSAIDs, ginger, garlic, and St. John’s Wort. You also need to avoid medications that interfere with anesthesia. Your facial plastic surgeon will provide you with a complete list during your consultation. If, for some reason, this step was neglected, just call your surgeon’s office and I’m sure they’ll happily provide you with a complete list. I hope this helps.
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February 9, 2018
Answer: What supplements should be avoided before a procedure? Prior to any procedure in our clinic, we advise patients to stop any blood thinning medications two weeks before and after surgery. Many supplements do thin the blood ( ie: Fish oil, omegas, melatonin, Vit. E, turmeric and many more). Commonly used over the counter (OTC) medications that we have patients stop include NSAID's (ibuprofen, motrin, excedrine, aleve, etc.)
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February 9, 2018
Answer: What supplements should be avoided before a procedure? Prior to any procedure in our clinic, we advise patients to stop any blood thinning medications two weeks before and after surgery. Many supplements do thin the blood ( ie: Fish oil, omegas, melatonin, Vit. E, turmeric and many more). Commonly used over the counter (OTC) medications that we have patients stop include NSAID's (ibuprofen, motrin, excedrine, aleve, etc.)
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January 30, 2018
Answer: What supplements to avoid prior to surgery Hello Akeyna,This is a great question and kudo's to you for doing your due diligence. I provide my patients with an extensive list of vitamins and herbal supplements to avoid that may make them more prone to bleeding or bruising. Common culprits are Vitamin E, Fish oil or Omega3 supplements, glucosamine, garlic, but the list is much more extensive than this. For over the counter medicines, anything containing aspirin or NSAID's (ibuprofen, advil, aleve, etc.). Tylenol does not affect your blood clotting, so it is safe to take perioperative for aches and pains. Ask your surgeon what you need to discontinue. Good luck with your procedure! I hope this is helpful.
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January 30, 2018
Answer: What supplements to avoid prior to surgery Hello Akeyna,This is a great question and kudo's to you for doing your due diligence. I provide my patients with an extensive list of vitamins and herbal supplements to avoid that may make them more prone to bleeding or bruising. Common culprits are Vitamin E, Fish oil or Omega3 supplements, glucosamine, garlic, but the list is much more extensive than this. For over the counter medicines, anything containing aspirin or NSAID's (ibuprofen, advil, aleve, etc.). Tylenol does not affect your blood clotting, so it is safe to take perioperative for aches and pains. Ask your surgeon what you need to discontinue. Good luck with your procedure! I hope this is helpful.
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Supplement and cosmetic surgery In addition to Dr. Walker's list, bilberry and
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January 30, 2018
Answer: Supplement and cosmetic surgery In addition to Dr. Walker's list, bilberry and
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