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We now routinely tell our patients to AVOID taking arnica tablets before and after surgery. We found increased instances of bruising following the use of the tablets. The arnica cream is useful as a topical agent but it is possible that the effect arnica, when taken as a tablet , is with breakdown of clots that are form normally on cut blood ...
Thanks for your questions! Every plastic surgeon has different pre and post-operative care protocols, but I typically recommend my patients start taking Arnica pills, two days before surgery. I recommend asking your plastic surgeon with regards to how many Arnica pills you should be taking. Best wishes! Dr. De La Cruz.
Are Arnica tablets beneficial for rhinoplasty aftercare? If so, which one? I noticed there is Arnica herbal teas, Arnica Montana 200ck tablets, Arnica 12c tablets, etc. which is best for swelling and bruising after rhinoplasty?
12 days post upper bleph. Despite faithfully using arnica, bromelain and Vitamin C for 2 weeks pre surgery, I got two very black eyes, lots of swelling and my scar lines are very visible and bumpy in some spots.
I had a rhinoplasty in 1997 and at the time part of my doctors pre-op instructions were to take sub-lingual arnica tablets for a week or two before surgery (I can't remember) to help prevent bruising. I took the tablets as instructed and had *very* minimal bruising.
Arnica pills when taken starting the day before surgery and after surgery until any possible bruises are gone will reduce bruising and make them go away faster if you get any. Arnica cream afterwards helps as well if needed. Also avoid aspirin and ibuprofen for 10 days prior to surgery.
I noticed there is Arnica herbal teas, Arnica Montana 200ck tablets, Arnica 12c tablets, etc. which is best for swelling and bruising after rhinoplasty?
I would like to take Arnica Montana (SinEcch) after my breast augmentation surgery. The anesthesiologist told me not take any vitamins/homeopathic before surgery or for the first 3 days post-op. I am starting at a 34A and getting 250-275 cc round silicone implants.
40mg Heparin an Arnica Tablets After Liposcution for 8 Days is This Normal to Take Together? My friends doctor would not prescribe her heparin. He suggested that taking the two together would be considered malpractice.
Although there is little evidence to its effectiveness, I believe there is some benefit, and no harm. I recommend 4-5 tablets under the tongue 4x/day for 3-5 days prior and 5-7 days after the procedure. Both are similar with similar action - I prefer Arnica. Hope that this helps! Best wishes!