Can I Drink Green Tea Before BA Surgery?

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I personally don't think any of the biologically active ingredients contained make any difference relative to surgery. This is a personal opinion you need to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon.

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Before a breast augmentation, it is recommended you stop drinking green tea to reduce the risk of bleeding that may affect your results. Speak with your surgeon who can best advise you, though.

Heather Rocheford, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.  Green Tea as well as other Herbal Medications or supplements can cause increase risk of bleeding issues.  It is in your best interest to avoid any products or medication that may cause any bleeding complications during surgery or post operative for at least two weeks prior to surgery and two weeks after.  I would recommend following your Plastic Surgeons advise to get the best possible results and to help diminish the risk of complications.  Best of Luck to You!

Benjamin Van Raalte, MD · Answer

some herbal teas do have ingredients that can affect blood clotting, although mildly and increase your risk of bleeding. Excessive drinking would be worse. To be safe refrain from 10 days before the surgery.

Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD · Answer

Dear Forte,  Green tea contains a number of agents that can act to "thin" your blood and impact the ability of your blood to clot.  The effect of these agents varies greatly from person to person but rather than find out if you are someone who is very sensitive to the blood thinning effects of green tea, it is probably better to stop drinking green tea 2-3 weeks before your surgery.  Better safe than sorry.  Hope this helps.

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Can I Drink Green Tea Before BA Surgery?

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Answer: To be safe, no

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