Can I Keep Drinking Aloe Vera Juice Before my Tummy Tuck?

Most allopathic physicians (MDs) are not trained or familiar with the wide variety of physiologic effects of naturopathic or homeopathic remedies available.  It is true that many will have blood thinning and metabolic effects that can complicate your surgical result.  However, rather than banning the whole lot, I routinely have my patients taking Arnica and Bromelain for reduced swelling and bruising.  Aloe has demonstrated enhanced and accelerated recovery for many of my patients.  Best to ask your surgeon and herbalist to communicate about your goals and work together for the optimum result.

As advised by my colleagues, most surgeons will advise you to discontinue all herbal medications approximately 2 weeks prior to surgery. However, each surgeon may have their own unique approach.

Before surgery, I would avoid any herbal concoctions, because these are not regulated too well, and may have blood thinners in them.