Can Turmeric & Arnica Tablets Help in the Recovery Process? (photo)

September 18, 2013
Asked By:RealFitMom in Menifee, California

I'm trying to be as prepared as possible. Can arnica tablets & the turmeric herb help in bruising & swelling? Also I was going to use coconut oil on my scar is there anything that you'd recommend instead? Lastly is it true that the tighter the skin is pulled may result in less swelling?

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June 13, 2019

Answer: Arnica for surgery

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 13, 2019

Answer: Arnica for surgery

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2016

Answer: Arnica tablets?

Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2016

Answer: Arnica tablets?

Lewis Albert Andres, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2017

Answer: Bruisestick prescription for bruising

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 7, 2017

Answer: Bruisestick prescription for bruising

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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September 26, 2013

Answer: Arnica and other dietary supplements have no positive effect on bruising.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 26, 2013

Answer: Arnica and other dietary supplements have no positive effect on bruising.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2013

Answer: Turmeric and arnica

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 21, 2013

Answer: Turmeric and arnica

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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