Does DIETARY garlic, turmeric, ginger, green tea, etc., heighten the risk of bruising following fillers?

February 4, 2017
Asked By:SJ1385 in Bayonne, NJ

I have my first Restylane treatment scheduled for six days from now. To lower the risk of bruising, I've been advised to avoid medications and supplements that thin the blood, including garlic, ginger, turmeric, and green tea supplements, among many other things. However, trace amounts of these substances are ingredients in many foods and drinks and hard to avoid. Does having these blood-thinning ingredients in the form of food or drink--rather than supplementation--raise bruising risk?

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February 5, 2017

Answer: Dietary Supplements and Bruising

February 5, 2017

Answer: Dietary Supplements and Bruising

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