What teas are allowed pre and post breast augmentation surgery?

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Is there any tea I can drink prior to and post breast augmentation surgery? I know I can't drink green tea and I'm assuming no herbal tea either. What about caffeine free tea such as rooibos?

Scott C. Sattler, MD, FACS · Answer

I don't have any restrictions on the types of tea a patient consumes before or after breast augmentation surgery. We do tell patients to stop taking ASA and other NSAIDS (tylenol is okay).

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend avoiding all green teas prior to and after surgery for at least 2 weeks because of the blood thinning potential.  Other teas should be fine to drink. I would avoid drinking much tea of any kind the day prior, the day of, and the day after surgery to avoid the dehydrating effect of tea.

Alexander G. Nein, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I have not had any bad surgical experiences caused by any tea that patients have had prior to surgery. I do ask all my aptients to not use aspirin or any aspirin containing products for two weeks prior to surgery. It would, however, be best to consult your plastic surgeon for his/her preferences.

What teas are allowed pre and post breast augmentation surgery?

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