When is it okay to take my iron, b12, & Zinc pills after tummy tuck and breast lift?

you can safely take those supplements within one week from your surgery without concern. Good luck, Dr PG

Hi.  The vitamins and minerals you listed are safe to take now.  Always best to ask your operating surgeon these questions.  Good luck with your recovery!

Thank you for sharing your question.  There is no set timeframe for resuming previous medications but as these are vitamins and minerals you should be safe to resume them now.  Hope this helps.

Those supplements are safe and often help with healing and energy post op, but the iron may cause constipation, so be cautious and make sure you are using a stool softener like colace or miralax. Double check with your surgeon justto be safe, but I would ok my patients to take those. 

I appreciate your question.



I would recommend that you discuss this question with your surgeon as every surgeon has their own respective post op protocol for his/her patients.  Your surgeon is your best resource as he/she is most familiar with your medical history and how you are healing at this time.



The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.



Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.



Best of luck!



Dr. Schwartz



Board Certified Plastic Surgeon



#RealSelf100Surgeon