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.

Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Answers (6)

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Answer: Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Revision

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.

Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Answers (6)

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Surgery

Answer: Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Answer: Green tea before surgery - will I need to reschedule?

Browse related questions

Recommended reading

Everything you need to know about Breast Implant Revision

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.