My plastic surgeon has told me I must avoid grapes and grape products 2 weeks prior to my breast augmentation? (photo)

I tell my patients to avoid alcohol.  I don't know of a reason to avoid grapes alone.  Having said that, you should ask your surgeon about their instructions.  At the end of the day, if you trust your surgeon, do what they ask of you.Best,

Thank you for your question.In all of my years of practice, I have never heard of this before. I know that alcohol should be avoided before surgery but grapes and grape products? it´s very new to me.

grapes is new to me also...having said this ill tell you a story,a man wanted to get enlightened he went to a guru ,the guru said okay ill give you enlightenment but you must promise just one thing....what asked the eager beaver...the guru said for at least one day you must not think of monkeys and then come back to me .The man said enlightenment is that simple i don't believe this ,of course ill do it anyways, i have never thought of monkeys so that must be simple and he went home...soon he started getting visions of monkeys in different color and form the harder he tried to not think of them the more weird monkeys came in his mind....im sure after this story you and all those who are reading this will get visions of grapes in all color and form,that must be his technique ,the moral if you want to get operated by him follow his advise give up grapes!as simple

Grapes, raisins, and wine are commonly on the foods to avoid list.  Cucumbers, oranges, tomatoes, curry, vinegar, and many types of berries also can cause bleeding during surgery.  Your surgeon likely gave you this recommendation in order to decrease bleeding risk.  I tell my patients the same thing and know many plastic surgeons that say the same thing.  I also attached a link to a good source on many common supplements that should be avoided.  Good luck with your upcoming surgery!

This is a new one on me after 30 years in private practice.  I advise patients to abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages preop but grapes alone?  Request a clarification. Best wishes.

I am not aware of any reason you should avoid grapes before surgery.  You should inquire why your surgeon suggested this and verify the information yourself.  After all, you need to be your own advocate.

Dear Dsail,  To my knowledge, I know of no studies that indicate a clear reason for the avoidance of grapes or grape products during the pre-surgical period.  This is probably worth a call to your plastic surgeon's office.

Wow, that's a new one for me. I am sure your plastic surgeon has his/her reasons, and I think you should ask what that reason is. It might give you some insight. But at any rate I do not believe that it is common practice and I am not aware of anyone else who follows this policy.