Vitamins to take before breast augmentation?

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What vitamins should I take before a breast augmentation? I heard vitamin c, arnica, bromelain and even collagen. Is this true? If so what more do I need?

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! Every surgeon is different in what they recommend, but I do like my patients to take the VitaMedica Recovery Program. It includes Bromelain, Arnica and some other supplements to help with healing and recovery. Best of luck!

Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I typically only recommend patients to start Vit C and Iron 2 weeks before surgery and 1-2 weeks after surgery.  Other supplements can increase bleeding and bruising.  I would suggest speaking with your surgeon and following their pre operative instructions.  Best of luck to you.

Kevin G. Rose, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Each office has pre-op protocol for medications to take and discontinue 1-2 weeks prior to your surgery. It is important that you inform your physician of all current OTC medications and prescribed medications. Hope this helps and best of luck to you.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Hi there, thank you for your question. There is no need to take vitamins before any surgery and we suggest patients to stop taking vitamins, supplements, etc. at least 1 week before the surgery.

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS · Answer

Dear Intelligent,
Assuming you are healthy, there are no peer reviewed papers that corroborate taking "extra" vitamins positively impact the result of a breast augmentation. In fact, taking certain "extra vitamins or herbal supplements" may negatively impact your outcome. I provide my patients a list of OTC medications that they should avoid to minimize the chance of complications after a breast augmentation.
You should discuss all medications, vitamins or herbal supplements  you are taking or plan to take prior to your surgery with your doctor. 
Sincerely,
Michael Kulick MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
ASPS, ASAPS Member
San Francisco, Ca.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend consultation with a plastic surgeon to be measured and discuss your goals. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. You should also be aware that results of surgery can change in the future with significant weight change and/or stretching of skin from the milk of pregnancy. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Just follow your surgeons recommendations. Each surgeon has their own preference. I do t think vitamins matter but you should avoid certain ones as well. Ask your surgeon.

Farbod Esmailian, MD · Answer

I general ask my patients to stop any vitamins/minerals/herbals that they are taking besides Vitamin C, Zinc and a multivitamin. Other supplements are not necessary and in fact may increase the chances of bleeding. Arnica is fine, but I find it is more useful in facial surgery than for the breast.

Make certain to discuss any medications that you take on a daily basis with your surgeon.

Hope that helps.

Make certain to discuss any medications that you take on a daily basis with your surgeon.

Hope that helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Intelligent5438,
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

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

I appreciate your concern and your determination to do everything you can to achieve a quick and successful recovery from breast augmentation surgery. 
However supplements and vitamins must be carefully considered prior to surgery because some of them may thin the blood and can cause bleeding. Most surgeons supply a list of supplements, vitamins and medications that can and cannot be taken prior to surgery. Request this list from your board-certified plastic surgeon. Good luck.

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