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!