Breast Augmentation and Recovery. Everyone says stay off fat burners for 3 weeks before and after breast augmentation. Why?

Medicines like amphetamines could increase the heart rate during surgery and make it difficult for anesthesia to control your heart rate. I allow my patients to resume supplements 5 days after surgery. Always best to check with your surgeon's protocol.Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author

Hi XiaoBaiTu,

I understand your concern. However, medications have certain effects pre and post operatively and should be closely monitored by your plastic surgeon. It is best that you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as every surgeon has different pre/ post operative preferences and preparations. Make sure your surgeon knows what medications you are currently taking before undergoing breast augmentation surgery.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

There’s not much known about how far burners interacts with anesthesia drugs, but any supplement that potentially increases you temperature should be stopped before surgery.