Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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!