I am just over 2 weeks post op BA and wondered when it is considered safe to start taking herbal & vitamin supplements again? I know some can interfere with your blood, etc. I was thinking of taking a general multivitamin and some Burdock Root as it is a natural diuretic and helps cleanse toxins out of the body. Would this be safe or should I wait longer?
February 12, 2016
Answer: When can I resume herbal supplements after breast augmentation surgery Most of the restrictions with herbal supplements relate to the days to weeks leading up to the surgery and the immediate postoperative period. Vitamin E supplementation for example can affect a patient's clotting mechanism leaving patients more prone to bleeding. In general, I think most surgeons would agree that you can resume taking these items two-three weeks after surgery. Of course, the most important person to ask is your own surgeon who may have his or her own protocols depending on the specific supplement(s). Hope this helps!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: When can I resume herbal supplements after breast augmentation surgery Most of the restrictions with herbal supplements relate to the days to weeks leading up to the surgery and the immediate postoperative period. Vitamin E supplementation for example can affect a patient's clotting mechanism leaving patients more prone to bleeding. In general, I think most surgeons would agree that you can resume taking these items two-three weeks after surgery. Of course, the most important person to ask is your own surgeon who may have his or her own protocols depending on the specific supplement(s). Hope this helps!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Herbal Supplements Thank you very much for your question.While I personally don't have an issue resuming those types of supplements two weeks after a breast augmentation, every doctor has different postoperative protocols. I recommend contacting your surgeon's office and see what their preference is. Best of luck!
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February 12, 2016
Answer: Herbal Supplements Thank you very much for your question.While I personally don't have an issue resuming those types of supplements two weeks after a breast augmentation, every doctor has different postoperative protocols. I recommend contacting your surgeon's office and see what their preference is. Best of luck!
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