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ladlebug · 11-30-2008, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ittybitty

Per PS's instructions, I took Arnica tablets 10 days before BA and 10 days after and had virtually no bruising!

oh see my pre op was only 6 days before so i didnt have time, plus the store i went to didnt have the arnica tablets so ive been using it as a gel and im not sure its really helping alot but ill keep up with it

wonder if i should get the tablets now or if that would be pointless??

aNiCe127 · 12-01-2008, 12:18 PM

I am still swearing by Arnica Montana tablets, (A Boiron product)!!!!

I started 2 days pre op and still am taking them, and not ONE bruise. My boobies are so presentable that my boyfriend (who said he didn't want to see them until they were healed so he didn't get scarred for life), loves to look at them now.

ladlebug · 12-01-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by aNiCe127

I am still swearing by Arnica Montana tablets, (A Boiron product)!!!!

I started 2 days pre op and still am taking them, and not ONE bruise. My boobies are so presentable that my boyfriend (who said he didn't want to see them until they were healed so he didn't get scarred for life), loves to look at them now.

do you think it would help me to switch to the tablets instead of the gel? even though im 6 days post op? im def going to ask my ps today, sounds like urs worked out much better i def have some bruising!!

aNiCe127 · 12-01-2008, 06:50 PM

Couldn't hurt! I take 5 under the tongue every 3 hours, and that's it!! They actually taste like candy!! LOL

ladlebug · 12-01-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by aNiCe127

Couldn't hurt! I take 5 under the tongue every 3 hours, and that's it!! They actually taste like candy!! LOL

hmm my ps said that either way is fine but im wondering if i will switch to the tabs because i could certainly take more of them a day than I can rub gel on my boobs haha

Bloom · 12-01-2008, 07:48 PM

Arnica is always good to have around in case you get hurt, have any kind of bruising or trauma, so you cannot go wrong getting some. I use it all the time for the kids. Someone is always falling or running into something [rolling eyes].
The Bioron homeopathic remedies are often sold in health food stores (Whole Foods), some higher end supermarkets with a good vitamin section and natural pharmacies (such as Pharmaca on the west coast).
Good luck!
Warmly,
Bloom

kazzagr · 12-08-2008, 11:27 PM

I had lypo at the same time as my BA and had some bruising for both... my PS suggested Bromelain and also some lymphatic massage for the worse areas. It all cleared up within a week.

Livin_Lovin · 12-22-2008, 06:21 PM

I highly recommend it also. I am about 3-4 days post-op. I have been taking the prescribed vitamin-therapy program that includes the Bromelain and Arnica. Including pre-op and post-op supply, it lasts about 30 days. I figured if I am spending $6K on my boobies, I shouldn't fuss about spending $100 on the vitamins. So far, I've not noticed any major bruising and my initial swelling on my sides and stomach has come down a LOT. I am thinking about continuing for a month or 2 afterwards, since your body is still recuperating after surgery for 6 months +, like child birth when my body "caught up" with the "trauma" of child birth 6 months later and my hair thinned... HTH

clumsy · 12-23-2008, 04:48 AM

Per PS instructions i started on the Arnica dissolving tablets 2 days before surgery (5 under the tongue 3x a day) and then they gave me the cream for after surgery... seemed to work really well... i barely had any swelling or bruising and the cream works on all bruises which is great for me (i picked the name "clumsy" for a reason... LOL)... i'm sure what i have left over will be gone in no time

cloverseeker · 12-23-2008, 11:09 AM

Thank you all so much for this topic. Looks like I'll be off to the health food store at lunch today and start looking for this stuff.

Livin_Lovin · 12-23-2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Livin_Lovin

I highly recommend it also. I am about 3-4 days post-op. I have been taking the prescribed vitamin-therapy program that includes the Bromelain and Arnica. Including pre-op and post-op supply, it lasts about 30 days. I figured if I am spending $6K on my boobies, I shouldn't fuss about spending $100 on the vitamins. So far, I've not noticed any major bruising and my initial swelling on my sides and stomach has come down a LOT. I am thinking about continuing for a month or 2 afterwards, since your body is still recuperating after surgery for 6 months +, like child birth when my body "caught up" with the "trauma" of child birth 6 months later and my hair thinned... HTH

Oops - I forgot to add that I took Arnica dissolving tablets under the tongue - 3 tablets 3 times a day - started the day after surgery and I'll be on it for 7 days to 14 days, at least, and then for the Bromelain I started 3 days before surgery, two pills three times a day, and then still on that for the next 2 weeks... I am using the VITAMEDICA line of vitamins...

jess5764 · 12-23-2008, 02:29 PM

I used both for my ba and im using them for my redo. My dr gave me a website to get the healing program. It comes with both, Arnica Montana and Bromelain with Quercetin. I think it helped last time so hopefully it will this time.

cloverseeker · 12-23-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MFIGinger

I started Arnica tablets three days before surgery and continue them now. I have minimal bruising from my surgeries! I also use the gel on my back since that seems to be the bigger of my problems right now! I LOVE Arnica! If you use the gel, just be sure to not put it on any open wounds!

Just wanted to let you know that I LOVE your hair. It looks so great!!

On topic: I went to the vitamin store at lunch today to look for these things and have begun to research them on the internet before the purchase. Thanks guys!!

kimmy717 · 12-24-2008, 12:08 AM

I had a rhinoplasty last March and I used Sinecch, which is Arnica Montana. I also took Bromelain. I found that they greatly reduced my recover time, my PS was amazed at how quickly I healed. I ordered more for my BA coming up, and I would def recommend it! You can also just get homeopathic arnica tablets in a small purple container from a health food store.

Cookie58 · 12-24-2008, 12:13 PM

I used bromelain and had no bruising and it really helped with the swelling....especially if I take it before going to bed I wake up feeling better.

12-01-2008, 12:18 PM	#22
aNiCe127 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Sign: Posts: 157 My Mood: Thanks: 97 Thanked 51 Times in 32 Posts	I am still swearing by Arnica Montana tablets, (A Boiron product)!!!! I started 2 days pre op and still am taking them, and not ONE bruise. My boobies are so presentable that my boyfriend (who said he didn't want to see them until they were healed so he didn't get scarred for life), loves to look at them now. __________________ 5'4'', 135lbs, 36-30-38 Pre BA: Small 36A 400cc's f/t 420- Natrelle by Allergan, HP smooth round saline crease unders Hoping for a NICE MID-FULL C! BA Date:11/24/08! Dr. Tito Vasquez, Westport CT

12-01-2008, 06:50 PM	#24
aNiCe127 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Connecticut Sign: Posts: 157 My Mood: Thanks: 97 Thanked 51 Times in 32 Posts	Couldn't hurt! I take 5 under the tongue every 3 hours, and that's it!! They actually taste like candy!! LOL __________________ 5'4'', 135lbs, 36-30-38 Pre BA: Small 36A 400cc's f/t 420- Natrelle by Allergan, HP smooth round saline crease unders Hoping for a NICE MID-FULL C! BA Date:11/24/08! Dr. Tito Vasquez, Westport CT

12-01-2008, 07:48 PM	#26
Bloom Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area California Sign: Posts: 353 My Mood: Thanks: 168 Thanked 191 Times in 147 Posts	Arnica is always good to have around in case you get hurt, have any kind of bruising or trauma, so you cannot go wrong getting some. I use it all the time for the kids. Someone is always falling or running into something [rolling eyes]. The Bioron homeopathic remedies are often sold in health food stores (Whole Foods), some higher end supermarkets with a good vitamin section and natural pharmacies (such as Pharmaca on the west coast). Good luck! Warmly, Bloom __________________ 37y, 5'6", 112 lbs, 2 kids, 3y nursing BA1 - 1995, Silicone, round, textured Mentor, 175cc (34B to C) BA2 - 11/14/08, Silicone, round, smooth Mentor, Mod+, 550cc (deflated back down to a 34B to 32DDDD?)

12-23-2008, 04:48 AM	#29
clumsy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Sign: Posts: 142 My Mood: Thanks: 56 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	Per PS instructions i started on the Arnica dissolving tablets 2 days before surgery (5 under the tongue 3x a day) and then they gave me the cream for after surgery... seemed to work really well... i barely had any swelling or bruising and the cream works on all bruises which is great for me (i picked the name "clumsy" for a reason... LOL)... i'm sure what i have left over will be gone in no time __________________ 5'2 108 pounds 28" ribcage Pre BA: 32B Post BA: 32DD (still need to d&f) 375cc HP Silicone Unders Surgery Dec. 9th, 2008

12-23-2008, 11:09 AM	#30
cloverseeker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 103 My Mood: Thanks: 47 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Thank you all so much for this topic. Looks like I'll be off to the health food store at lunch today and start looking for this stuff. __________________ 35 5'11" 185lbs (ugh) Pre-breast augmentation 38-40B January 7, 09 450-480 HP Round Saline Mods or BIGGER

12-08-2008, 11:27 PM	#27
kazzagr Join Date: Sep 2008 Sign: Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 25 Times in 23 Posts	I had lypo at the same time as my BA and had some bruising for both... my PS suggested Bromelain and also some lymphatic massage for the worse areas. It all cleared up within a week.

12-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#28
Livin_Lovin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin Texas Sign: Posts: 50 My Mood: Thanks: 57 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	I highly recommend it also. I am about 3-4 days post-op. I have been taking the prescribed vitamin-therapy program that includes the Bromelain and Arnica. Including pre-op and post-op supply, it lasts about 30 days. I figured if I am spending $6K on my boobies, I shouldn't fuss about spending $100 on the vitamins. So far, I've not noticed any major bruising and my initial swelling on my sides and stomach has come down a LOT. I am thinking about continuing for a month or 2 afterwards, since your body is still recuperating after surgery for 6 months +, like child birth when my body "caught up" with the "trauma" of child birth 6 months later and my hair thinned... HTH

12-23-2008, 02:29 PM	#32
jess5764 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Homosassa, Florida Sign: Posts: 38 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I used both for my ba and im using them for my redo. My dr gave me a website to get the healing program. It comes with both, Arnica Montana and Bromelain with Quercetin. I think it helped last time so hopefully it will this time.

12-24-2008, 12:08 AM	#34
kimmy717 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vancouver Sign: Posts: 29 My Mood: Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	I had a rhinoplasty last March and I used Sinecch, which is Arnica Montana. I also took Bromelain. I found that they greatly reduced my recover time, my PS was amazed at how quickly I healed. I ordered more for my BA coming up, and I would def recommend it! You can also just get homeopathic arnica tablets in a small purple container from a health food store.

12-24-2008, 12:13 PM	#35
Cookie58 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 48 My Mood: Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	I used bromelain and had no bruising and it really helped with the swelling....especially if I take it before going to bed I wake up feeling better.