Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underRhinoplasty q&a

Is it safe to take ashwagandha supplements before getting a rhinoplasty?

sweet_lavendarOct 4, 2022
I am considering a rhinoplasty in the next few months. I have a very stressful job and lifestyle so I take Ashwagandha supplements sometimes (not regularly). Would I have to completely stop taking these before the surgery OR can i reduce the quantity to 1 capsule (500mg) per week and still be OK.

Answers (1)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Oct 10, 2022
Answer

More Rhinoplasty Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
David M. Kowalczyk, MD, MBA, FACS

Good Afternoon! When a nostril reduction is performed, the skin is excised but no cartilage should be removed as there is none in that area. A wedge is removed and the incision is hidden near the sill and ala-upper lip sulcus. If performed well, it can hide quite naturally. The amount of...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Robert Ciardullo, MD

Saline spray after rhinoplasty: The only purpose of saline spray after rhinoplasty is to help clean the inside of the nose. If you do not wish to use Saline you can try simply blowing your nose and using a Q-tip with a little hydrogen peroxide. I don’t understand why Saline irritates your nose. ...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Caner Kacmaz, MD

Herbal tea thins the blood which may complicate your surgery. Blood thinning increases the risk of excess bleeding during the operation. which is dangerous. The same thing applies to green tea and blood thinners such as aspirin. We recommend our patients discontinue these 10 days before their...

+3 answers
See all Rhinoplasty Q&A
See more Rhinoplasty Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE RHINOPLASTY GUIDE →