The intake of the following is not recommended before surgery:

Medications / incl. herbal, homeopathic and nutritional supplements /:
Some medication can affect blood clotting during surgery and change the performance of blood sugar, also can increase or decrease the influence of anesthesia or cause heart palpitations, high blood pressure, heart or liver failure.
- Aspirin and its derivatives
- Echinacea
- Ginkgo biloba
- Ginger
- Eucalyptus
- Guarana
- Melatonin
- Papaya
- Selen
- Valeriana
- Vitamin E
- Chromium
- Licorice
- Burdock
- Dandelion
- Ginseng
- Hawthorn
- St John`s Wort
- Painkillers or Drugs

Please consult your plastic surgeon about any medications you are taking, whether or not they are listed in the above.
Food:
It is possible that certain foods affect blood clotting during surgery and change the performance of blood sugar, increase or decrease the influence of anesthesia or cause heart palpitations, high blood pressure, heart or liver failure.
- Apples
- Apricots
- Blackberry
- Blueberry
- Cherries
- Chinese Black beans
- Cucumber
- Blackcurrant
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Grape
- Pickles
- Prunes
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Tomatoes
- Almonds

Beverage:
Certain drinks could affect blood clotting during surgery and change the performance of blood sugar, increase or decrease the influence of anesthesia or cause heart palpitations, high blood pressure, heart or liver failure.

- High alcohol content beverages
- Wine / red, white and rosé /