How to Prepare for a Breast Aug?

I am a month away from my breast Aug and would like to know what are things physically, mentally, health wise I can do to prepare for this? What would make this easier or better? And what should I buy that will be much needed?

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Preparing for breast augmentation

Hi! Thank you for your question I am Dr. Speron, a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). I am also certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Prior to breast augmentation surgery, your board certified plastic surgeon may ask you to get lab testing or a medical evaluation. You will also need to take certain medications or adjust your current medications. Stop smoking 3 weeks... more

How To Prepare For a Breast Augmentation

Congratulations on your decision to have a Breast Augmentation! Most surgeons will have a list of pre-operative instructions such as avoiding blood thinning medications, herbal supplements, smoking, what clothing to wear to surgery, etc. Make sure you check with him/her so you can follow their specific requirements. Eat healthy and avoid any upper body pectoral workouts to keep your muscle loose before your surgery and make sure to follow your surgeon's Post-Op instructions... more

Preparing for breast augmentation

Your surgeon should be able to provide extensive written instructions in order to help you prepare for your surgery. Ask him or her. In my office we provide a comprehensive packet which explains what foods to eat/avoid, medicines to take/avoid, what to wear to surgery, etc. This is an important part of your surgery.

Preparing for Breast Augmentation

Below is a preparation list. These are things to consider. 1. Continue to live a healthy lifestyle. Getting good rest, exercise and eating a balanced diet. No smoking. 2. Make sure that your expectations for the procedure have been understood. This means discussing the procedure and possible outcome(s) until you have a complete understanding (comfort level) 3.Expect a bigger result initially that will somewhat decrease in fullness as the swelling subsides... more

How to Prepare for a Breast Aug?

Just stay as fit and healthy as you can. If you are a smoker, stop. Your surgeon has presumably given you a list of medicines to avoid, most of which interfere with normal blood clotting (aspirin, motrin, etc.). Other than post-op medications, you should not need to purchase anything else. I would add that all surgeons have somewhat different routines for post-op care, and it is most appropriate to also ask this question to your surgeon. Best wishes for an uneventful... more

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You are paying good money for the surgery, get the advice from the surgeon who is doing it, if they don't answer your question sufficiently, get another doctor who will.

Preparing for Breast Augmentation

Maintaining good protein intake with a well balanced diet both before and after surgery encourages the best healing environment. If you are taking any medications, make sure they are OK to take. Keep physical activity up before surgery, because you will have a period of several weeks following surgery wherein your activity will be restricted. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Breast Augmentation Yields Great Results with Little Prep!

Congratulations on your decision to move forward as surgery is an important one. Preparing for surgery is a large part of your surgery success. Be sure to schedule a pre-operative visit with your plastic/cosmetic surgeon at least 2 weeks prior to your surgery date. Your surgeon should calm you and answer all of your questions at this time. Some tips include; avoiding aspirin & ibuprofen 3 weeks prior to surgery, remember to schedule a driver, have a caregiver in... more

Preparation for Breast Augmentation

First and foremost, Relax! If you are comfortable with your surgeon and have conveyed your expectations you should be fine. Any lack of confidence in your surgeon or implant choice is a big red flag. Eat well, sleep well, stop smoking at least a week before. Moderate exercise is good, modest alcohol use is fine. Enjoy the journey and Good Luck!

Breast Augmentation Preparation

Thank you for your question. These are things that you should go over with your surgeon. Each surgeon may have different pre-operative instructions. They will probably provide you with a list of medications, herbals, vitamins and supplements to avoid as they may interfere with your normal clotting or anesthetic medications during surgery. Your surgeon may also want you to have some blood tests done and even a mammogram depending on when your last one... more

Preparation for Breast Augmentation

Typically I have my patients do the following leading up to the surgery: 1. Acquire additional post-operative bras. I like that my patients have these on hand as the bra initially provided after surgery will quickly not fit the patient due to swelling 2. Get all post-operative perscriptions filled prior to surgery as you will begin these the day of surgery 3. Make sure that you get all lab work done within the time frame outlined by your surgeon 4. Set up any... more

Preparing for breast augmentation

First, you should follow your surgeon's pre-op instructions. Second you should avoid blood thinning medications. You should also eat right and avoid herbals.

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Preop breast aug

Hi, Your doctor should be able to provide you with a checklist of things to do / not do before surgery. My recommendations are: 1. no aspirin or motrin before surgery. 2. eat a healthy high fiber diet before surgery: the pain meds tend to cause constipation. nothing to eat or drink the morning of surgery. 3. normal exercise before surgery is ok. nothing extreme. do not try to gain or lose any weight beforehand. 4. fill your prescriptions... more

Prep for breast augmentation

Make sure it is the right decision for you and that you are doing it for the right reasons and at the right time in your life. Once the decision is made, then avoid smoking for at least a month before surgery, avoid alcohol for couple of weeks prep. Avoid hot spicy foods, especially containing garlic. Avoid Vitamin E and taking antiinflammatory tablets such as aspirin/ibuprofen or diclofenac. Take arnica 30 tablets for the 5 days preop to help reduce bruising... more