Herbal Supplement Use By Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Patients Could Increase Complication Risk

Preoperative evaluations before facial cosmetic surgery find that about half of patients are taking herbal and other supplements, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). "It is extremely important to investigate the use of herbal medicines, as many of these supplements can put the surgical patient at risk," writes ASPS Member Surgeon Dr. Bahman Guyuron and colleagues of Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Cosmetic Medicine / Plastic Surgery Source Type: news