When and how much arnica and bromelain should I use before a facelift with fat grafting?

Thank you for your question!  Arnica Montana is a homeopathic remedy which is commonly used to help with bruising after injections and surgery.  We use this quite often, and most of our patient, and most tell me that they see a difference.  As far as recommendations for your surgery, I would speak with your surgeon as to how much he/she would like you to take beforehand.  I typically will recommend Arnica and Vitamin C, 2 weeks before and after surgery.  I do not routinely use bromelain, although I know that many use this with good success.I hope that this helps!-David Gilpin

It is best to consult with your surgeon and their recommendations.
I advise my patients to commence taking Bromelain 2 weeks prior to surgery and to continue to take it 2 weeks after surgery.  It is not required to take. Bromelain is a pineapple extract that helps minimize bruising and speeds the recovery.

Patients with questions and concerns about peri-operative oral suplementation with bromelain and or arnica should ask their surgeon about this matter.