I was told to stop taking any vitamins, herbals, and aspirins 2 weeks before my rhinoplasty. I am big into working out already lost 20lbs and been taking whey protein everyday. Will it be a problem if I stop taking the rest of the supplements but stay on whey protein until 2 days before surgery?
February 21, 2015
Answer: Herbal supplements prior to rhinoplasty In our practice, we ask patients to refrain from all vitamins and herbal supplements and blood thinners 2 weeks before a rhinoplasty and 2 weeks after. The nose has lots of blood vessels in it, and it can bleed easily, especially after surgery. Many herbal supplements interfere with the clotting process in the bloodstream, so it's important to following your doctor's orders the
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February 21, 2015
Answer: Herbal supplements prior to rhinoplasty In our practice, we ask patients to refrain from all vitamins and herbal supplements and blood thinners 2 weeks before a rhinoplasty and 2 weeks after. The nose has lots of blood vessels in it, and it can bleed easily, especially after surgery. Many herbal supplements interfere with the clotting process in the bloodstream, so it's important to following your doctor's orders the
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February 21, 2015
Answer: Whey protein and rhinoplasty Whey protein is probably ok as long as it does not have any other supplements. But to be sure, I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon.
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February 21, 2015
Answer: Whey protein and rhinoplasty Whey protein is probably ok as long as it does not have any other supplements. But to be sure, I would suggest discussing this with your surgeon.
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