hi I am having breast augmentation surgery on Thursday ( 6 days away ) a week ago I got sick , cold sore throat, but now, no coughing , no sore throat but I am stuffy nose and congested, and I did not take any medicine, what can I do to make it better , can I take vitamin c ?
December 1, 2014
Answer: Can I take vitamin c to help recover If one has a cold prior to surgery it is best to notify both your surgeon and your anesthesiologist so that you can describe your symptoms and be examined. That does not necessarily mean that your surgery will be canceled but if there is any question of a bacterial infection or pneumonia or other, there exists that possibility. Vitamin C is a superb antioxidant and is commonly used with certain plastic surgeries to improve healing although there is no evidence with straightforward breast augmentation that there is a benefit. It also does not appear to be a cure for the common cold.
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December 1, 2014
Answer: Can I take vitamin c to help recover If one has a cold prior to surgery it is best to notify both your surgeon and your anesthesiologist so that you can describe your symptoms and be examined. That does not necessarily mean that your surgery will be canceled but if there is any question of a bacterial infection or pneumonia or other, there exists that possibility. Vitamin C is a superb antioxidant and is commonly used with certain plastic surgeries to improve healing although there is no evidence with straightforward breast augmentation that there is a benefit. It also does not appear to be a cure for the common cold.
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November 29, 2014
Answer: Vit C and surgery Dear cupcake, Sorry to confuse you, but, unlike the previous comments, my policy in regard to Vit C is that, it is on the list of foods and meds to avoid 1-2 weeks before surgery. Vit C is considered blood thinner, so obviously, you should not take it before surgery and 1-2 weeks after surgery. Moreover, it is more of a myth than science concerning the healing from cold. Drink lots of decaffeinated tea, keep warm and rest , so your body will heal faster. I, also , place my patient on antibiotic in order to prevent the viral infection to convert into bacterial bronchitis. Call your surgeon and get his opinion as well. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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November 29, 2014
Answer: Vit C and surgery Dear cupcake, Sorry to confuse you, but, unlike the previous comments, my policy in regard to Vit C is that, it is on the list of foods and meds to avoid 1-2 weeks before surgery. Vit C is considered blood thinner, so obviously, you should not take it before surgery and 1-2 weeks after surgery. Moreover, it is more of a myth than science concerning the healing from cold. Drink lots of decaffeinated tea, keep warm and rest , so your body will heal faster. I, also , place my patient on antibiotic in order to prevent the viral infection to convert into bacterial bronchitis. Call your surgeon and get his opinion as well. Always, consult with board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive. Best of luck, Dr Widder
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November 28, 2014
Answer: Recovering From A Virus - Can I Take Vitamin C One Week Before Surgery? It sounds like you are in the recovery phase of an upper respiratory infection, and from your comments, it sounds more like a virus than a bacteria. It sounds like your body is responding appropriately to the virus. I, like everyone else, has heard that Vitamin C is good to improve your body's speed of recovery. At this stage of recovery from an upper respiratory infection, is it okay to have a breast augmentation. I believe that is the secondary question I am hearing. It has been my experience through literally thousands of breast augmentations that your surgery and its outcome should not be compromised by your physiologic state of recovery. That being said, at this point, you should call your Board Certified plastic surgeon to see what his or her policy is on this often asked question.
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November 28, 2014
Answer: Recovering From A Virus - Can I Take Vitamin C One Week Before Surgery? It sounds like you are in the recovery phase of an upper respiratory infection, and from your comments, it sounds more like a virus than a bacteria. It sounds like your body is responding appropriately to the virus. I, like everyone else, has heard that Vitamin C is good to improve your body's speed of recovery. At this stage of recovery from an upper respiratory infection, is it okay to have a breast augmentation. I believe that is the secondary question I am hearing. It has been my experience through literally thousands of breast augmentations that your surgery and its outcome should not be compromised by your physiologic state of recovery. That being said, at this point, you should call your Board Certified plastic surgeon to see what his or her policy is on this often asked question.
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