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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).
Thank you for sharing your question. It should not pose any issues to drink peppermint tea prior to your tummy tuck procedure.
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
I would avoid using any herbs two weeks before surgery without clearing this first with your surgeon.
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.
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
Thank you for your question & photos! Liposuction will remove excess fat with some retraction of skin. A tummy tuck will address excess skin & repair of the abdominal muscle. The abdominal wall can be weakened after pregnancy and (or) significant weight gain & loss. By repairing the muscle, not...
It would be unusual for the symptoms you are describing to develop as a result of a tummy tuck 7 years prior. I encourage you to visit with your surgeon for an examination, especially since the symptoms seem to be worsening.
Cramping can be related to several causes. As yours are random and not severe there doesn't seem to be anything to worry about. Schedule a physical with your primary care doctor to make sure all bloodwork is normal, drink plenty of water and be sure to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
