Prevent Bruising from Botox & Fillers View More

Updated January 17, 2022   Have you received Botox or Juvederm and experienced bruising after the treatment?  Or, are you scheduled for Radiesse or Sculptra and worried that you might bruise after these dermal fillers? Even if you’re a regular at your plastic’s or dermatologist’s office, it’s worth remembering a couple of key points when… Continue Reading

Surgery Healing View More

In the last 25 plus years, thousands of doctors and millions of users have trusted in VitaMedica’s surgery & recovery supplements to help speed healing, and for good reason.   As this New Beauty article on cosmetic treatments explains, “With any cosmetic procedure that involves surgery, there is bound to be a recovery time. It… Continue Reading

Arnica Montana Plant View More

Recently, VitaMedica has received a number of emails with questions about Arnica Montana and Bromelain. Since these two botanicals are very popular, and frequently taken together during the peri-operative period, I thought it would be helpful to provide an update to our FAQs for Arnica and Bromelain.   Article Highlights: – Homeopathic Arnica montana has… Continue Reading

Foods to Eat to Help Healing View More

Do you have an upcoming surgery scheduled? Are you wondering if there is a post surgery diet you can follow that is full of vitamins for recovery?   Eating the right foods after surgery can promote faster healing and minimize the swelling, bruising and inflammation that often accompany a surgical procedure. Certain foods can also… Continue Reading

How to Manage Pain After Surgery View More

Are you anxious about how much discomfort or pain you may experience after an upcoming surgery?  Do you have concerns about taking a pain medication and the side-effects you may experience?   “It’s normal for patients to have concerns about pain following a surgical procedure,” says David H. Rahm, M.D., board certified anesthesiologist and VitaMedica… Continue Reading

Managing Post Surgical Constipation View More

Yvette La-Garde Director of Education, VitaMedica   Are you worried about pain and downtime following a surgical procedure?  If so, this may be the least of your concerns.   That’s because a common issue after surgery is not pain management but post surgical constipation.   Even if you have regular bowel movements prior to surgery,… Continue Reading

Speedy Recovery After Surgery View More

Whether you’re planning on having a small, elective procedure or something more comprehensive, recovery after surgery is probably a concern.  The good news is that the steps you take now to prepare for your upcoming procedure, can dramatically improve your recovery time.   In my almost 30 years as an anesthesiologist, I’ve helped thousands of… Continue Reading