Should I discontinue any of these herbs and supplements before getting my tummy tuck and BBL in 2 weeks?

Question

I am going for a tummy tuck and BBL in 2 weeks. I take beetroot, MSM, sea moss, wound vite, vitamin d, L tyrosine, bromelain, and chlorophyll. These are for inflammation, general nutrients, and detoxing which I do for my own personal reasons outside of surgery. There's much controversy about some of these. Should I discontinue any of them and why.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This is a question for the board certified plastic surgeon who will be performing your surgery. I provide my patients with a list of medications, herbs, etc. to avoid before and after surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear MacLLLn,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Always MUSYT ask your chosen operative surgeon what he/she recommends. We, the Real Self responding docs, can not offer the advise over your surgeon.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Different plastic surgeons have different protocols for supplements before and after surgery. I suggest you ask your provider what his or her protocol is.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

Should I discontinue any of these herbs and supplements before getting my tummy tuck and BBL in 2 weeks?

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