I'm having an upper and lower blepharoplasty procedure August 16, 2018 - is it OK if I take Vitamin C?

The main vitamin to avoid before surgery is excess vitamin E since it's a blood thinner. Vitamin C, on the other hand, is perfectly fine to take. Having enough vitamin C is actually important for collagen synthesis and wound healing.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®

Hi Augusteye2018,Absolutely you can take Vitamin C.  You may even consider taking an anti-bruising supplement like arnika and/or bromelain.  Discuss with your surgeon.Best wishes on your procedure,Dr. Jay

Vitamin C should not create any issues with your surgery.  It is actually recommended to help healing in smokers, and may help promote new collagen production.   

Please check with your surgeon. Everyone has there own requirements and restrictions. However, I recommend that all surgery patients take around 2000 mg.of Vitamin C two weeks before and after surgery. This seems to decrease bruising and help resolve the bruise quicker. Best of luck!

Although you should check with your surgeon, every doctor has their own regimen they like to use before and after surgery.  I have a pre op pack of vitamins and supplements that my patients use to lessen bruising and promote healing, and they include Vitamin C.  Good luck!

In our practice, we usually ask patients to stop taking most herbal supplements two weeks  before and after elective cosmetic surgery such as  a blepharoplasty. Vitamin C should not cause any issues.

Vitamin C does not thin the blood or cause excess bleeding or bruising.  It may actually help your healing.  Please check with your surgeon, but generally it is not contraindicated for any surgery.

Thank you for your question.  In general, vitamin C is safe to take in advance of upper and lower blepharoplasty.  However, it is important to avoid medications such as aspirin, fish oil, and ibuprofen as long as it is deemed safe to do so by your primary care physician and/or cardiologist.  You can also call your surgeon to find out more information related to your specific case.