Is it safe to take arnica before cosmetic surgery?

Question

I am having a BBL and breast enlargement surgery. I have heard arnica is great to help with swelling and bruising after liposuction. Is it safe to take before surgery or not?

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

It is safe to take arnica before and after surgery. It will help decrease post-op bruising. Bromelain will help with post-op swelling.  You will want avoid anything that may be considered a mild blood thinner such as aspirin or any other non steroidal. Ask your surgeon for a list of specific supplements to avoid. Good luck!

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Yes, it is ok to take arnica pre and post op. Arnica will help decrease bruising post op. I recommend discussing specific post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Evonne002,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol, which he recommends to his patients. Arnica is frequently used to reduce bruising after surgery. 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

Moises Salama, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question.
Yes, it's safe to take arnica before surgery.
Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Take Care,
Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Arnica is proposed to help with faster resolution of post op bruising. While its efficacy has not been scientifically proven, we don't know of any side effects associated with it and it is being used by many patients. You should  follow your surgeon's protocol. Best
wishes and good luck,
Pejman
Aflaki, M.D.
Johns
Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Arnica and Bromelain have been suggested to reduce postoperativebruising.  Arnica pills are fine, but I am not sure how helpful they are. The bruising that is present improves and disappears over the first few weeks.  Ask your plastic surgeon if his/her pre and post operative guidelines include Arnica.

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
Arnica is frequently used to reduce bruising after surgery, but each doctor has their own protocol and it is very important that you talk to him about your concerns. 
Hope this helps. Good luck :)

Erika Sato, MD, FACS · Answer

Arnica is fabulous and something I routinely recommend for my patients for surgery and non-invasive treatment such as fillers.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

Arnica is RECOMMENDED peri-operatively! Definitely get some and speak to your plastic surgeon about a regimen.If you are a good candidate for a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), the optimal outcomes are achieved with: 1) use of VASER liposuction to harvest the fat, 2) a closed looped system such as Puregraft to process the fat, and 3) strategic micro-packet transplant technique. These three processes have demonstrated over 95% fat graft take. This means that your results will be stable as long as you maintain your weight. As an official VASER trainer, I am routinely referred unhappy BBL patients. One of the most common reasons for disgruntled BBL patients is that patients are not able to accurately communicate their desired buttocks goals to their surgeons.  A buttocks assessment tool can be an invaluable tool to communicate to your surgeon the exact buttocks size and shape you are desiring. A Skype or FaceTime consultation with a BBL specialist can help you get an accurate recommendation and pricing. 
Respectfully,
Arian Mowlavi MD,FACS
Realself 100 Hall of Fame Inductee

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Thousands of patients have taken Arnica before and after surgery without any side effects. This homeopathic herbal supplement has been proven to not have any effect so I wouldn’t worry about it. It’s unlikely any plastic surgeon will worry about it. Summer believe that it works others simply sell it to make money even though they fully know it does nothing.
Alternative medicine it’s no longer alternative once it’s proven to work.
Best, 
Mats Hagstrom MD

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