Would it be safe to begin taking Garcinia Cambogia two weeks after BA?

Thank you for your question. I would definitely ask your plastic surgeon prior to resuming any supplements. I typically wait until all the swelling and bruising is gone and clear before allowing patients to resume supplements.

I would recommend that you not start supplements such as Garcinia cambogia at this early postop phase.  Benefits are minimal according to most scientific data, risk is unknown but not zero, and therefore the risk:reward ratio is high.  Ask your surgeon of course, but do not assume it is ok. 

Any weight loss/diet pills, I typically as you stop 1 month before surgery and 1 month after surgery.  Because supplements do not need FDA approval before producing or selling them, it would be best to talk with your surgeon before starting.  ac

Thank you for your question.It will be in your best interest to ask your surgeon as he/she knows your history best, knows how you are progressing and is ultimately responsible for your care.Best wishes.

Thank you for your question.  There are many different homeopathic types of medications.  Typically, my concern post operatively is the problem with bleeding that can occur.  Because of this, I recommend to my patients that they should stop all of these medications and others that I have listed for them 2 weeks before surgery and not to restart them until 2-3 weeks after surgery.  You are close to being out of this window but I would discuss this with your surgeon as they may have specific instructions for you.  Good luck

I would also agree that you need to ask your Plastic Surgeon.  There are so many supplements floating around out there that have side effects just like medications do.

Thank you for your question. I don't think that the effects of Garcinia  are fully known. For that reason I would not recommend starting it 2 weeks after your surgery. The best thing to do is to check with your surgeon. Good luck.