Can you take hair and nail vitamins before surgery that has Vitamin E in it?

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Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

We replace the patients vitamins with a pre surgical vitamin program from Vitamedica.  It has just the right combination of components to help heal your wounds.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

I have my patients stop all blood thinners 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after surgery to help prevent complications. Vitamin E has blood thinning qualities to it. Good luck!

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, probably best to quit, please call your plastic surgeon for most definitive answer and good luck with your surgery.

Carlos Castaneda, MD · Answer

Safest thing is to stop any kind of supplements before surgery.Some compounds in multivitamins may give way to prolonged bleeding times.

C. Bob Basu, MD, MPH, FACS · Answer

I routinely ask patients if they are taking any over-the-counters or supplements.  Higher doses of Vit E can increase the risk of bleeding and bruising in elective surgery.  Best to stop this before your procedure and talk to your plastic surgeon to get his/her recommendations.   Best wishes.Dr. BasuHouston, TX

Can you take hair and nail vitamins before surgery that has Vitamin E in it?

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Can you take hair and nail vitamins before surgery that has Vitamin E in it?

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Answer: Vitamin E and surgery

Answer: Vitamin E and surgery

Answer: Caution with Vit E

Answer: Caution with Vit E

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