Is it safe to use biotin and antibiotics before surgery?

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I stopped with fish oils but I still take my multivitamins and biotin 10 000mcg. I will also start with antibiotics (most likely Metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis) tmro which will last max 7 days. Is this ok when my surgery is in 2weeks?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Please speak with your plastic surgeon about your medical history. All the best,

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Truly the best answer is to contact your operating Plastic Surgeon. We all have various protocols the we find work well for us. The important part is when we , as plastic surgeon, develop techniques that give us the best results and we like to stick with them. That being said I  have no idea what your surgeon likes or does' like and I don't know what his / her pre-op protocols are. Remember he / she  will be the responsible surgeon. It is best you ask how to proceed.Good LuckStephen M.Davis, MD, FACSGreen Hills Plastic surgery

Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS · Answer

Yes, it is usually recommended to start antibiotics the night before your procedure and for a week following... you should also be careful that your Multivitamin does not contain Vitamin E otherwise you should stop that as well.  I recommend my patients start a little extra Vitamin C a week before surgery rather than a Multivitamin.  Some patients need antibiotics for a week or more before surgery due to bacteria in their urine upon lab results and that is common.  All the best to you with your procedure!

Thomas M. DeWire Sr., MD (retired) · Answer

blossomxnt, This question does not lend itself to a general or a committee answer. You need to specifically seek guidance from your Plastic Surgeon for this question concerning the antibiotics and supplements. It is good that you stopped the fish oil, as it is a significant risk factor for bleeding.  Best of luck,

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