Can I still go through with my breast reduction surgery if I need to take Vitamin E?

Hi,
Thank you for the question.
First of all, congratulations on going ahead with your breast reductions surgery. It is truly life changing for many patients.
Taking Vitamin E is typically not a contraindication to performing breast reduction surgery. I would recommend to discuss your concerns with your plastic surgereon and primary care doctor who will be evaluating you prior to surgery.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

You will need to ask the plastic surgeon who will be performing your procedures. Since vitamin E can be a mild blood thinner, we usually suggest patients stop it a week to two weeks before surgery to minimize bleeding and bruising. I recommend that my patients stop taking Vitamin E the week prior to surgery to prevent bleeding problems. Before and after surgery I recommend a diet high in protein to assist in healing.