plastic surgery - preoperative
in four weeks you should prepare your body to cross the your plastic surgery and create conditions to achieve scars with optimal aesthetic appearance
a month before your plastic surgery
talk with your plastic surgeon
While you are secure about yuor plastic surgery, the reality of the situation may need some answers. Call to your surgeon, his answers will calm your concerns and fortify your relationship.
make clinical tests
You must make all clinical tests requested by the plastic surgeon and ensure that the results were sent to his office.
take vitamin "C"
Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen. Collagen helps your skin to remain united during the healing's process and minimizes the post-operative swelling. Your surgeon will recommend your daily dose of vitamin "C".
two weeks before your plastic surgery
visit the pharmacy
buy all medicines prescribed
stop smoking
The nicotine increases swelling and decreases the blood flow to operated area. Read more...
don't drink alcohol
Alcohol reduces the blood clotting and increases the risk of bleeding.
don't consume
Aspirin, Ibuprofen, non-steroidal anti inflammatory, vitamin "E", natural supplements, diet pills, orthomolecular substances, contraception pills, hormone supplement, ginkgo biloba and green tea.
find help
If your plastic surgery uses general anesthesia or sedation, you need someone who take you home and stay by you the first 24 hours after your plastic surgery.
two days before your plastic surgery
check by your plastic surgeon
You should confirm the time and place of your plastic surgery.
don't eat
Don't eat very salty or spicy foods from this moment until a week after your plastic surgery.
the night before your plastic surgery
don't eat or drink
If you will receive general anesthesia or sedation, don't eat or drink anything.
on the day your plastic surgery
don't eat or drink
If you will receive general anesthesia or sedation, don't eat or drink anything. This prevents vomiting during surgery that can be dangerous if inhaled through the lungs.
personal hygiene
If you are in your menstrual period don't use tampons, use external absorbents. You should be aware that using tampons may expose you to risk of Toxic Shock Syndrome.