Is peppermint tea OK a week before a tummy tuck?

Question

I am a 27 year old female, 5’4 weighing 200lbs and having a mommy makeover on august 6th.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Please ask your surgeon this question. They will have specific pre-op instructions that you should follow (and that may be different from those outlined by other surgeons).

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  It should not pose any issues to drink peppermint tea prior to your tummy tuck procedure.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear mirsommer,
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

I would avoid using any herbs two weeks before surgery without clearing this first with your surgeon.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It should be fine for you to have peppermint tea a week before your tummy tuck.  However it is always best to ask your surgeon as protocols may vary.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

Peppermint tea should not be an issue before surgery. Brings back memories of traveling through morocco were fresh mint tea was served constantly.

When in doubt ask your provider. Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD

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Is peppermint tea OK a week before a tummy tuck?

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