Buttock Augmentation W Fat Grafting and Full Tummy Tuck?

Hi there! I am scheduled for surgery in 3 weeks. I am looking for any advice that will help me with my recovery. Things I should buy ahead of time, creams to buy that helps African American skin, foods to eat afterwards, etc. Any information will be most helpful and appreciated. I am so nervous!

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Getting ready for surgery / Quedandose lista para cirugia

Getting ready for surgery for most cosmetic procedures tends to the same. 1) You must stop smoking!! No excuses or cheating!! 2) Only take medicines allowed by your surgeon. Stop all herbal,natural and diet products at least two weeks before surgery. Do not take any aspirin, motrin/advil, naproxen or other nsaids without notifying your doctor first(Celebrex ok). 3) Continue to exercise, and no starvation diets... more

Butt Augmentation with Tummy Tuck Pre Op Instructions

Hi Sully, Your plastic surgeon should provide you with a list of pre-op and post op instructions. Be sure to know what HIS protocol is. However, in my practice, the main ones include: Pre-op Brazilian Butt Lift/ Tummy Tuck Instructions list of over-the-counter medications and vitamin supplements to discontinue stop smoking Post-op Brazilian Butt Lift/ Tummy Tuck Instructions No sitting on your buttocks for a period of time. For ideal, long... more