Is turmeric a natural healer after breast augmentation? I heard that turmeric can make for a speedy recovery!

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Elisa A. Burgess, MD · Answer

For our breast augmentation patients, we tell them to be off their herbal supplements for around 1 week prior to surgery. There are some herbals, like tumeric, that may actually cause bleeding problems during surgery. Patients can usually resume these types of meds around a week after surgery, assuming normal healing. It is best to follow the advice of your board certified plastic surgeon.

Pejman Aflaki, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Turmeric and many other herbal remedies are proposed to decrease inflammation after surgery. Having said that, there is no strong scientific evidence behind this and some of the herbal supplements can actually increase the bleeding risk post op. You should talk to  your plastic surgeon about this. Best,
  
Pejman Aflaki, M.D.
  
Johns Hopkins-trained double board-certified plastic surgeon

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear  Slim 2.0,
every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative 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

Nirmal Nathan, MD · Answer

Dear Slim 2.0,Thank you for your question. Turmeric has been used in India for over one thousand years due to its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. That being said, it high doses it can cause increased bleeding. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more...most surgeons (including myself) will have you hold all herbal medications before and immediately after surgery.Best regards,Nirmal R. Nathan, M.D.

o   Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

o   Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons

o   RealSelf Top Doctor

Mahyar Amjadi, FRACS (Plast) (license conditions) · Answer

Hi!
Interesting question! Turmeric used as a spice in food is relatively small quantities and should not have a big effect, but as a supplement and used in bigger quantities can actually cause more bleeding. Have a chat to your surgeon and see what is the best way forward.
All the best!

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