Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Question

I’m having surgery in two days and I just realized I’m not supposed to drink green tea. I drink one cup of Matcha every morning. Do you think I’ll need to reschedule?

Richard Baxter, MD · Answer

Green tea is probably fine, maybe even beneficial, but there are potential interactions with medications and blood clotting. Always best to talk with your surgeon about things like this.

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

I advise my patients to stop drinking herbal teas or any other blood-thinning products 10 days before their surgeries. Herbal tea causes blood thinning which we want to avoid. Thinner your blood is the chance of bleeding and bruising gets higher. You should let your doctor know and let him determine if he can proceed with your operation. Good luck.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Kellyjune123,
every plastic surgeon has his own preoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Green tea does thin the blood and increase the risk of bleeding. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

While it is unlikely that you will need to reschedule, it is important to let your surgeon and anesthesiologist know this information.  There is a slight risk of increased bleeding and bruising with some of these types of teas and supplements.  I recommend you work with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Cassie Nghiem, MD · Answer

Hi Kellyjune123. It's hard to answer that question without knowing what specific surgery you're having. I would recommend asking your surgeon. I'm sure he/she will have further guidance. I wish you the best of luck for your surgery!

Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Answers (6)

More Breast Implant Revision Questions

Are my breast too close together? Do I have symmastia? (Photo)

What's wrong with my breast? What are my options? (Photo)

3 months post op. Did I bottom out? Do I need a revision surgery? (Photo)

Lift and implants done - something is wrong. What can be done to correct this? (Photo)

650cc to 445cc - should I be concerned about my revision results? (Photos)

Revision implant not dropping? Will this get better or is a further revision required? (Photo)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS