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What Are Things I Should Be Doing to Prepare for Breast Implant Surgery?

asked 7 months ago by tanner1621 in Clackamas, Oregon
Latest answer by Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Question viewed 121 times
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What do most surgeons advise patients to do say a week or two before an augmentation? Ex: Don't eat this don't wear that. I've always just been curious. Thank you!

7 answers to What Are Things I Should Be Doing to Prepare for Breast Implant Surgery?

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Preparing for breast augmentation surgery

Thank you for the question. Some common advice patients are given prior to surgery include avoidance of aspirin/anti-inflammatories or other medications that may increase the risk of bleeding, avoid nicotine products, and avoid piercings/jewelry/antiperspirants the day of surgery. We ask patients to bring loosefitting, zip up clothing to the surgery center the morning of surgery. A few other general words of advice may be helpful: 1. Make... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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What Are Things I Should Be Doing to Prepare for Breast Implant Surgery?

In my private practice at 2 weeks prior to surgery we have an in person visit to sign and give detailed pre operative and postoperative instructions - IN WRITTEN FORMS. Also I meet with these patients to answer ALL questions and concerns, sign consent, review labs, etc. Best of luck
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Preparation for breast augmentation

Unexpected pregnancy is very common in my practice after augmentation mammaplasty, so consider and prepare, or prevent as you wish. Not much else.... If you smoke, you should have stopped completely by three weeks before.
Steve Laverson, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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Preparing for surgery

Before any surgery, there are a lot of over-the-counter, prescription and herbal medications to avoid, especially aspirin products. One should refrain from alcohol within 24 hours of surgery and limit nicotine use. Make sure you are well informed about what to expect before and after your surgery from your physician.
Donna Rich, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Preparation for breast implant surgery

A well prepared patient before surgery will make the recovery much quicker, easier and safer. I like to use the old boy scout motto ALWAYS BE PREPARED. Here are some tips to ready yourself for implant surgery: Stay off of all medications that thin your blood for 2 weeks prior to surgery (i.e., aspirin, Motrin, Advil, Alleve, ibuprofen, naprosyn, Anacin, Bufferin, etc.) and 2 days after surgery. Arrange for transportation to and from the surgical facility... more
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

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Preparation before breast implant surgery

It is very important to be off any blood thinners for 2 weeks prior to surgery. These include aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen, aleve, and many other medications. Also to avoid supplements that may thin the blood such as fish oil, vitamin E and a number of herbal medications such as garlic and ginsent. Our office gives our patients a list at the pre-op visit. A regular multivitamin and Vitamin C are encouraged. You want to be in optimal health before any elective surgery.... more
Marialyn Sardo, MD

La Jolla Plastic Surgeon
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ADVICE BEFORE BREAST AUGMENTATION

My office provides our patients with a list of medications to avoid 10-14 days prior to surgery. Most of the medications on this list are associated with an increase risk of bleeding. I also provide a list of vitamins and herbal supplements that may assist in healing. These products are started about 1 week prior to surgery. There are no restrictions pertaining to exercise or clothing. On the day of surgery loose fitting clothing and a buttoned blouse not a... more
Todd B. Koch, MD

Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

www.toddbkochmd.com

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