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Why is it called "Plastic" Surgery?

The word "plastic" derives from the Greek plastikos meaning to mold or to shape; its use here is not connected with the synthetic polymer material known as plastic.




What you should know about herbal medicine

Do you take any medications? This is a question that every plastic surgeon will ask you prior to surgery. But how many patients consider herbal supplements to be a type of medication? Many herbal supplements can cause serious side effects and complications. During surgery, chondroiton can cause bleeding, ephedra leads to cardiac problems, echinacea leads to poor wound healing, and glucosamine can cause hypoglycemia. Ask your surgeon for a complete list of herbal products and their side effects. It is best to stop taking all herbal medications 2-4 weeks prior to surgery.

Herbal Medications with Possible Anticoagulation (Blood Thinning Effect) Results:

Dong Quai: contains coumadin (powerful blood-thinning agent)
Echinacea: inhibits platelet aggregation, similar to aspirin
Primrose
Garlic (in high doses): inhibits platelet aggregation and can cause prolonged bleeding Vitamin E (in high doses):
Gingko Biloba (in high doses): can cause prolonged bleeding
Feverfew: inhibits clotting and may cause prolonged bleeding
Ginger: reduces platelet aggregation
Willow Bark: contains salicylates (blood-thinning agents)
Cowslip
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Red Root: causes clotting disorders

Herbal Medications with Possible Blood Pressure Concerns:

St. John's Wort (MAO inhibitor effect): do not take with amphetamines, amino acids, asthma inhalers, caffeine, decongestants, wine, beer, yogurt, fermented or smoked foods (amino acid tyramine). Avoid narcotics due to high incidence of high fever with coma
Ma Huang (ephedra): avoid in MAO inhibitor use, anxiety, glaucoma, heart problems
Licorice Root: causes fluid retention
Ginseng
Goldenseal


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