While medicines, vitamins, and supplements help our bodies, some may cause risks and complications during and after surgery. Ingredients in some drugs, herbs, and vitamins can thin the blood and impact your operation and recovery. It is advised to avoid taking vitamins and supplements before cosmetic surgery to prevent bleeding and lessen bruising and swelling. […]
Have You Taken Your “Healing Vitamins”?
By: Nick Masri MD
Double Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Okay, let me backtrack a bit and say that there’s no such thing as “healing vitamins”…
But there are vitamins, supplements, and herbs that help boost your healing process… so they definitely come in handy when you get plastic surgery.
Of course, recovery won’t happen instantly.
But by taking these vitamins…
You’re speeding up the healing process so you can get back on your feet faster.
You’re also protecting yourself from infection and inflammation that may derail your recovery for a few days or even weeks.
On the other hand…
There are also certain drugs, vitamins, supplements, and herbs that you need to AVOID if you want to steer clear of complications later on.
Some drugs can disrupt blood clots (sorely needed to prevent excessive bleeding post-op)…
While others may have negative interactions with other drugs and anesthetics.
It’s just not worth the risk.
Now, I’m sure your chosen plastic surgeon will brief you on what to take and what to avoid.
But it doesn’t hurt to know them beforehand, right?
Let’s jump right in and explore the vitamins and supplements that may affect your surgery in this newsletter.
To a smooth healing process,
Undergoing plastic surgery is a major decision. But aside from getting the surgery itself, you also have to ensure to do everything to optimize your healing and recovery process. And one way to enhance your recovery is by taking the right vitamins and supplements. Below are some of the highest-rated vitamins and supplements to aid […]