Is it okay to start taking arnica pills before my Lipo and BBL surgery?

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Hello, I’m getting lipo and BBL on July 21st and I’ve been taking all my other regular supplements. But I wasn’t so sure if I can also start with arnica pills or is that just recommended after surgery? Kind regards, Suzy

Francis Johns, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.You can start them prior to surgery. The purpose of them is to help with bruising and swelling, so typically I tell patients to start 3 days prior.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Arnica and Bromelain have been suggested to reduce postoperative bruising.  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.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

we have all of our clients on hormonal therapy (see link to dr jill) and IV therapy prior to surgery along with Iron pills, vitamin c, and oral arnika/bromelain.  please ensure they go through all your pre and post op care. you should be doing post care as well with RF, massage and hyperbaric oxygen to ensure proper healing! we have full healing supplements at emeragecosmetics.com designed for surgery.
You need a formal evaluation by an expert in body shaping and contouring to determine what is best.  Traditional liposuction awake and smart liposuction are old methods and do very poorly for tightening skin or significant skin tightening or contouring.  Small problem areas can be improved slightly by these methods.  The best in body contouring not only removes fat with energy devices like VASER ultrasound but also internally heat the skin with radio-frequency devices such as J PLASMA/RENUVION, InMode BodyTite, ThermiRF to heat the under surface of the skin and tighten it at the same time as fat removal. These combinations are called 4D HIDEF VASER contouring and can only be done by a well . trained body contouring specialist. At the same time fat should be harvested, PRP and stem cells added and injected into muscles or indentations/cellulite to get body shaping and contouring.  This is known as a Brazilian butt lift when you inject the fat to the buttock for contouring and lifting, but fat can also be used in areas such as the chest/breast, arms/shoulders, calves and face.  Cellulite should also be treated with cellfina, sculptra, subcision and/or fillers such as bellafill, renuva synthetic fat, or sculptra.  If skin is very loose before surgery then it will need to be removed such as lower abdominal skin (tummy tuck/abdominoplasty), breast skin (breast lift), arm skin (brachioplasty).  Overall you need a full assessment, but simple liposuction alone will not tighten skin and needs a combination of various methods -- fat removal, skin tightening, defining, fat grafting, skin removal -- to get the best in body contouring and body sculpting.  Dr. Emer.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Regardless of what you've read, or even heard from plastic surgeons or elsewhere, Arnica Montana and other homeopathic substances have failed to prove efficacy in well controlled scientific analysis. Countries like Australia have banned the sale of all homeopathic products. The fact that some of my colleagues still sell this in their offices or recommend it is shameful and embarrassing. With regards to supplements, there are none that will 'help you heal' any better than your body can without them, assuming you are well nourished. It's a myth to think that we can 'supercharge' our body's functions by the addition of vitamins that we already have enough of. Worse, there are certain vitamins, homeopathics, and 'natural herbal products' that can affect blood pressure and blood clotting and can adversely affect the outcome of your surgery. Be smart and stop all supplements, do not take Arnica, and stop taking hormones (if you're on them) well before surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear SuzyFlores,
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

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Generally it is fine, and sometimes recommended, to take arnica prior to surgery.  However it is always best to check with your surgeon beforehand as opinions can vary.  Your surgeon will advise what is best in your situation.

Johnson C. Lee, MD · Answer

Absolutely! I start my patients on Arnica 2-3 days before surgery so that they have minimum bruising and swelling after surgery. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD 
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I would suggest asking your surgeon what he/she prefers. Every surgeon has his /her own preference about supplements. Personally, I have my patients start taking arnica two days prior to liposuction to help get the maximum benefit.

George John Alexander, MD, FACS · Answer

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. The best doctor to ask this question to is your surgeon. Please contact their office to get recommendations on which supplements they advise taking before surgery. I

Is it okay to start taking arnica pills before my Lipo and BBL surgery?

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