Prunes and other foods high in salicylates before surgery - when do you recommend to stop eating them?

January 17, 2025
Asked By:ro990 in Chicago, Illinois

I'm having septo-rhinoplasty and chin reduction done soon. 35F, generally healthy and no known issues with blood clotting etc. My only real issue has always been IBS-M (at least that's what my GP suspects). I need magnesium citrate, fiber supplements and prune juice on a regular basis. Prunes however are really high in salicylates. I will ask my surgeon of course, but what do you tell your patients? Do you find foods high in salicylates pose a high risk of bleeding before surgery?

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February 18, 2025

Answer: Consider stopping prunes until after surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
February 18, 2025

Answer: Consider stopping prunes until after surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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