I didn't realize I shouldn't be taking vitamin e before surgery. If I stop today, would it still be OK to have surgery?

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I have breast reduction surgery. I stopped taking all NSAIDs but I didn't realize I wasn't supposed to take vitamin E. There's 15 mg in my daily supplement. Will it still be safe to have surgery in four days?

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You will need to ask the plastic surgeon who will be performing your procedures.  In my practice, no specific vitamins are recommended.  I recommend that my patients stop taking Vitamin E the week prior to surgery to prevent bleeding problems.

Scott C. Lindsay, DO · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.Please reach out to your surgeon for his or her specific instructions regarding this. Best wishes!

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

This is something you need to discuss with your surgeon who will be considering what is safe for you. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear tsmith821,
Every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jack Peterson, MD · Answer

Every surgeon has their own set of pre and post operative instructions. Check with your specific surgeonBest wishes

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