My rhinoplasty and chin augmentation is booked for a week from now. Is it too soon to start taking arnica pellets? I do bruise very very easily and would like to minimize this as much as possible.
August 18, 2015
Answer: Arnica Great question. I often recommend Arnica to my Rhinoplasty patients. Arnica is typically either a homeopathic or alternative herbal therapy, as such there is no standard dose. I usually recommend obtaining a reputable brand and follow the instructions provided on the product. I usually recommend started a week before and taking for a few weeks afterwards. Obviously you should discuss with your surgeon. Hope this helps.
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August 18, 2015
Answer: Arnica Great question. I often recommend Arnica to my Rhinoplasty patients. Arnica is typically either a homeopathic or alternative herbal therapy, as such there is no standard dose. I usually recommend obtaining a reputable brand and follow the instructions provided on the product. I usually recommend started a week before and taking for a few weeks afterwards. Obviously you should discuss with your surgeon. Hope this helps.
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Arnica Dear MelanieSparkles, The desire to reduce bruising is a strong one amongst facial plastic surgery patients. A rhinoplasty in particular following osteotomy can lead to bruising under the eyes and a raccoon eye appearance. Chin implantation can also lead to bruising. Ideally, you want to restrict non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, Aspirin, Ginkgo, ginger and garlic for more than 3 weeks prior to the surgery and from anywhere from 3 days to one week prior to your surgery you can start taking oral Arnica Montana and Bromaline (pineapple extract) supplements. This can be continued post-operatively and can be combined with Arnica cream over the operative area. Many patients and certainly some rhinoplasty physicians feel this will help decrease the bruising and ultimately when taking in appropriate doses is unlikely to cause any harm. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. For more information, please review the link below. R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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August 31, 2015
Answer: Arnica Dear MelanieSparkles, The desire to reduce bruising is a strong one amongst facial plastic surgery patients. A rhinoplasty in particular following osteotomy can lead to bruising under the eyes and a raccoon eye appearance. Chin implantation can also lead to bruising. Ideally, you want to restrict non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, Aspirin, Ginkgo, ginger and garlic for more than 3 weeks prior to the surgery and from anywhere from 3 days to one week prior to your surgery you can start taking oral Arnica Montana and Bromaline (pineapple extract) supplements. This can be continued post-operatively and can be combined with Arnica cream over the operative area. Many patients and certainly some rhinoplasty physicians feel this will help decrease the bruising and ultimately when taking in appropriate doses is unlikely to cause any harm. I hope this information has been of some assistance and best of luck. For more information, please review the link below. R. Stephen Mulholland, M.D. Certified Plastic Surgeon Yorkville, Toronto
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