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Omega 3 post op

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions on various surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation, including fat transfer/fat grafting, browlift, blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery), facelift, etc. Also, this category includes questions on hand rejuvenation via fat grafting. (Of note, Dr. Lam does not perform body rejuvenation except for hand fat grafting)
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Omega 3 post op

Postby Sarah » Fri Feb 20, 2009 8:51 am

Dear Dr. Lam,
I am nearly 3 weeks post-of from a neck lift and facial fat transfer. My question is when may I resume taking Omega 3 fish oil?

Looking better everyday,
Sarah
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Re: Omega 3 post op

Postby dr. lam » Fri Feb 20, 2009 10:22 am

go for it! usually after 7 to 10 days it is fine. if i did not do the neck lift and only fat, then you can go back in about 72 hours.
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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Re: Omega 3 post op

Postby Sarah » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:33 pm

Dr. Lam,
Thanks for your quick response! Do you see any benefits to the skin in taking Vitamin E?
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Re: Omega 3 post op

Postby dr. lam » Fri Feb 20, 2009 12:36 pm

if you are talking about vitamin e to the skin as a a topical, the latest research about a year ago is that it can be actually detrimental so i stopped. as far as an antioxidant pill, don't know.
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sml
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