Does the doctor allow the use of any herbs or vitamins?
At Accurate Aesthetics Plastic Surgery we are intent on using all of the methods available to give you the best, fastest and safest results. This often includes herbal remedies. For facial cosmetic surgery and for liposuction surgery, you will be given a special preparation of Arnica Montana which will help decrease the amount of bruising and swelling after surgery. You are forbidden to take Aspirin products for ten days before surgery. Multivitamins may be taken up until the day of surgery but extra Vitamin E should be eliminated one week before surgery as it may increase bruising. Herbs starting with the letter G should not be taken for at least one week before surgery (Gingko, garlic, ginseng) as they may also increase bleeding and bruising. If you desire, you may take your own Bromelain and Echinacea up until the morning of surgery and then start again the day after surgery. Please ask the doctor or nurse about any other specific medications.
