Just a note for all prospective plastic surgery patients.

You should always inform your surgeon of all medications that you are taking. However, you should also be aware that herbs and herbal medications, including common ones like garlic, ginseng and echinacea, can cause severe bleeding and greatly compromise the results of the procedure. Not only is bleeding an issue, but also some herbs can interfere with heart function and anesthesia.

Therefore, before you go under the knife, make sure you tell your surgeon everything you’re taking in addition to your usual meds. It can make a huge difference.