Patrick Hudson MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Albuquerque, NM Telephone: 505-242-0070 office hours 9.15 am-4.30 pm.

Are there any medicines I should not take before surgery?

Do not take aspirin for two weeks before surgery. It may increase the risk of bleeding. Remember, many over-the-counter medicines contain aspirin. So, check the label carefully. Other medicines that may increase your risk of bleeding include vitamin E and antihistamines. Many cold remedies contain antihistamines. More than 3/4 Americans take some type of nutritional supplement. It is not surprising that some of them have plastic surgery. Unfortunately some supplementation can be dangerous around the time of surgery.

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