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Vitamin C & Surgical Healing

After opting to proceed with elective breast surgery, many patients ask what they can do to promote healthy healing and optimize results. With over a decade of experience, Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Alexander, has found that a combination of a multivitamin and 1000mg or more of additional Vitamin C can help enhance your appearance. Any kind of trauma, including elective plastic surgery, can deplete your levels of vitamin C that your body stores. After surgery, blood levels of vitamin C drop rapidly and causes wounds to heal slower. Many studies have shown that vitamin C is essential for the body to produce collagen, which provides the basic structure for many tissues, including skin, bone and blood vessels.

How do you get more Vitamin C to your body? Some women scheduled for breast surgery add a Vitamin C supplement to their normal diet regimen. Others find that seeking a diet rich in nutrients and increasing their intake of natural vitamins and minerals keeps them on track to a healthier lifestyle all together. Not all foods that contain vitamin C are fruits; you can get your natural C nutrients from vegetables too! Below are some examples of foods rich in vitamin C:

  • Peppers – Almost all peppers mild (bell peppers) & spicy have vitamin C.
  • Strawberries – Add a combination of fruits to create a delicious smoothie
  • Oranges
  • Kiwi
  • Broccoli
  • Brussel Sprouts – Brussels are great roasted with a little balsamic vinegar!
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Kale
  • Peaches
  • Try the exotic – Papaya & Guava

Whether you are having surgery or not, these simple lifestyle changes can make you look and feel your very best. There are also many herbal supplements and over the counter medicines to avoid prior to breast surgery! It is recommended that you speak with your doctor or plastic surgeon prior to beginning any new diet or supplements. Specific details tailored to your needs will be reviewed at your consultation appointment with Dr. Alexander at his Summerlin, NV practice. Contact us at 702-242-6776 to schedule your appointment!

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Las Vegas, Nevada USA | (702) 242-6776

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