How to Best Prepare for Surgery?

I have a "mommy makeover" scheduled in about a month. I already eat a very balanced diet, take vitamin supplements, and exercise regularly. Is there anything else I need to do to maximize my results? Are there any supplements or things I should be avoiding?

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by Nancy Anne in Wichita Falls, Tx

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Preparation prior to tummy tuck surgery

In general, most surgeons will provide you with recommendations prior to surgery. Certainly cessation of herbal supplementations for at least 2 weeks, no smoking for 1 month prior, avoiding alcohol and NSAIDS 10 days prior, adquate protein supplementation and a multivitamin twice a day are just a few of the recommendations we advise. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants preparation

It is great that you eat right and take vitamins to have good nutrition for healing. As far as things to avoid before surgery, anti inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, ibuprofen, motrin, nuprin, or aleve cause easy bruising and bleeding. They should be avoided for about two weeks prior and for about a month after surgery in my opinion. Avoiding these will prevent swelling from bleeding that can ultimately effect your surgery course and result. Tylenol can be used if you have aches or... more

Take instructions from your own surgeon

Pre-operative preparations vary widely from surgeon to surgeon. Some put patients on a combinations of medications and homeopathic therapies and some prefer to keep things simply. If you are generally healthy, you cannot speed up the healing process. if you are lacking in certain vitamins, minerals, or having disease conditions such as diabetes, then certainly therapies should be instituted to counteract these detrimental situations. You also should avoid things that can cause... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD

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Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Getting ready for a mommy makeover

A mommy makeover is a great combination of in abdominoplasty with breast contouring. The best way to get ready for your surgery is to continue with your low-fat balanced diet and continue with a exercise regimen that combines aerobic and weight training. This combination will make sure that you are in the best shape possible to receive your surgery. Best of luck! To learn more about tummy tucks, see photos, and help you decide which one is best for you, please visit us at the link... more

Preparing for surgery

One of the most important things that you can do before surgery is to not take any blood thinning medications like aspirin or anti-inflammatory agents.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Mommy Makeover Preparation

Prior to all surgeries, patients should refrain from taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and vit E, all of which can potentially cause increased bleeding. A number of herbal meds can also cause excessive bleeding. Mosy plastic surgeons will provide a list of medications to avoid.