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

Thanks for your question! I think that you should be totally fine to take all 3 of those pills now, but check with your own plastic surgeon just to be sure. Best of luck to you in your recovery! 

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

I think it is ok to resume all that you have mentioned the day following surgery but you should check with your own surgeon.

Dear Fisher_Doll,In my opinion, it is perfectly fine to take your iron, zinc and B12 supplements at anytime.  They will aid in your recovery but always consult your plastic surgeon for the most appropriate answer.Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, FACS

Thanks for your question. The vitamins you listed are safe to resume now. Please note, any questions regarding medications (even OTC) should be directed to you PS.

Hi there and thanks for posting.My general advice regarding "non essential" medications is to stop them 10 days prior to any surgery and recommence 3 days after surgery.Some seemingly innocuous Vitamins and supplements can have an effect on bleeding and clotting.In the case of your particular vitamins they are all fine and can be recommenced.CheersRichard