What vitamins or herbal supplements can I take before surgery to help healing and what should I stop avoid?
Answer: What to take before Plastic Surgery Generally we want our patients to eat healthy, but to avoid anything that will thin the blood to cause increase bleeding or oozing during and after surgery. Two weeks before the surgery, my patients are instructed to follow a strict regimen to avoid aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen, aleve and any other medications that will cause increase risk of bleeding. In addition, I give may patients a list of various supplements and foods they should not ingest as well. Fish oil, vitamin E, herbal supplements and herbal teas, antioxidants, and foods like tomatoes, berries, certain fruits all will potentially cause more bleeding and bruising with surgery.
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Answer: Supplements and abdominoplasty / tummy tuck Thank you for bringing up a very important question. More and more, people are taking different types of supplements as a part of their daily routine. It is very important to acknowledge that many of these products, though natural, have a very strong effect on the body. Supplements may cause bleeding, problems with anesthesia, etc. and must be considered in the pre-and postoperative period. I recommend that my patients generally stop most supplements two – four weeks before surgery. I carefully go over the entire list of products if they're taking to ensure that they are safe for surgery. Things that I will allow patients to continue taking before surgery include a multivitamin, Arnica/bromelin, But not much else. It is critical to avoid things like vitamin E, fish oil, anti-inflammatories and many other supplements and medications.It is critical that you speak with your plastic surgeon to discuss what their recommendations are. Below, I have attached a link to an articleI wrote on the use of herbal supplements in cosmetic surgery and the effects these products may have on the body during and after surgery.I wish you the best.Dr. Gabbay
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Answer: Supplements and abdominoplasty / tummy tuck Thank you for bringing up a very important question. More and more, people are taking different types of supplements as a part of their daily routine. It is very important to acknowledge that many of these products, though natural, have a very strong effect on the body. Supplements may cause bleeding, problems with anesthesia, etc. and must be considered in the pre-and postoperative period. I recommend that my patients generally stop most supplements two – four weeks before surgery. I carefully go over the entire list of products if they're taking to ensure that they are safe for surgery. Things that I will allow patients to continue taking before surgery include a multivitamin, Arnica/bromelin, But not much else. It is critical to avoid things like vitamin E, fish oil, anti-inflammatories and many other supplements and medications.It is critical that you speak with your plastic surgeon to discuss what their recommendations are. Below, I have attached a link to an articleI wrote on the use of herbal supplements in cosmetic surgery and the effects these products may have on the body during and after surgery.I wish you the best.Dr. Gabbay
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September 26, 2015
Answer: What to take and what to avoid before a tummy tuck Your surgeon will most likely advise you on this. I give my patients a booklet full of information for their pre operative and post operative instructions. You will probably find out that it is advised that you take a good quality multi-vitamin, but check to make sure it does not have vitamin E as it is a blood thinner, and all blood thinners should be avoided 2 weeks before and two weeks after surgery. Good luck!
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Answer: What to take and what to avoid before a tummy tuck Your surgeon will most likely advise you on this. I give my patients a booklet full of information for their pre operative and post operative instructions. You will probably find out that it is advised that you take a good quality multi-vitamin, but check to make sure it does not have vitamin E as it is a blood thinner, and all blood thinners should be avoided 2 weeks before and two weeks after surgery. Good luck!
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Answer: What can I take before a tummy tuck and what should I not take? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will likely provide you with a full list of "do's and don'ts"; this is often done during the preoperative visit. Best wishes.
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Answer: What can I take before a tummy tuck and what should I not take? Thank you for the question. Your plastic surgeon will likely provide you with a full list of "do's and don'ts"; this is often done during the preoperative visit. Best wishes.
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September 26, 2015
Answer: Tummy tuck I appreciate your question.I have a list that I review with my patientsPlease speak to your doctor about thisThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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Answer: Tummy tuck I appreciate your question.I have a list that I review with my patientsPlease speak to your doctor about thisThe best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic and restorative plastic surgery.best of luck!Dr Schwartz
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