Green tea and surgery?

November 23, 2014
Asked By:3kids1bod in Washington, DC

Hi, I am having a mommy makeover (TT, BA and lift) on December 3rd. My PS had asked me to stop taking certain meds and vitamins 14 days prior to surgery. I just realized my multi-vitamin has 80 mg of green tea extract. How long is green tea in your system and would stopping 9 days prior to surgery be ok or cause for alarm? Thanks in advance for your response!

Answers (6)

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December 6, 2014

Answer: Green tea

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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December 6, 2014

Answer: Green tea

Shim Ching, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2014

Answer: Green tea and surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 30, 2014

Answer: Green tea and surgery?

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 27, 2014

Answer: Grean tea and surgery

Shlomo Widder, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 27, 2014

Answer: Grean tea and surgery

Shlomo Widder, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 25, 2014

Answer: Over-the-counter biologically active medication should be reported to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 25, 2014

Answer: Over-the-counter biologically active medication should be reported to your surgeon.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 3, 2014

Answer: Mommy Makeover 9 Days after Green Tea Extract

December 3, 2014

Answer: Mommy Makeover 9 Days after Green Tea Extract

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