Vitamin E

FromA-C · 02-14-2009, 09:00 PM

i had surgery on wednesday on average when is it ok to start taking vitamin e gel capsules?

modern_illusion · 02-14-2009, 09:15 PM

My PS told me to start taking 2400 IUs every day, 10 days post op =), for 4 weeks (to help prevent CC)

Dr.Hueneke · 02-24-2009, 07:47 AM

You should ask your PS. I allow patients to start right after surgery if they desire. There is no data that show vit-E helps of prevents capsular contracture. In fact, it has been clinically shown to have NO effect on scars contrary to popular belief.

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Dr.Hueneke Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 159 Times in 93 Posts	You should ask your PS. I allow patients to start right after surgery if they desire. There is no data that show vit-E helps of prevents capsular contracture. In fact, it has been clinically shown to have NO effect on scars contrary to popular belief. __________________ Michael Hueneke, M.D. Nashville, TN www.yournashvilleplasticsurgeon.com www.plasticsurgeryaffiliates.medem.com

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