What are the best things to start doing before TT/bbl/lipo?

Hello Patt63,Thank you for your question. My responses:1) healthy diet and moderate excercise.2) no herbs, supplements, or additives (can alter your recovery, healing and anesthesia)3)no aspirin, mega-3, large doses of Vit. E or fish oil, or NASIDS two weeks prior to surgery (can alter your blood clotting)4)if you are taking hormonal birth control stop 2-4 weeks prior to susurgery (can increase risk of blood clots).5)stop smoking 4 weeks before and after wards (can interfere with wound healing).6)discuss taking bromeline and arnica (before and after your surgery) with your Plastic Surgeon (can reduce swelling and brusing)7)night before and in morning scrub your entire body with a anti septic soap (reduce risk of infection) 7)moderate alcohol consummation and none the night before.8)get some large bags of frozen peas or corn (the Cosco size) you can place in pillow case and then apply to areas of swelling (they will conform to your body like a bean bag and you can recycle in your freezer when they thaw out).9)make a list of questions or your specfic desires you may have the night before surgery.10) where confortable button down or zippered top/blouse and loose fitting pants (ease getting changed after surgery)11) your Plastic Surgeon can prescribe a Scopolamine patch to place behind your ear to prevent post op nausea.12)discuss having your anesthesiologist use Zofran, Regalin, and steroids during your anesthesia to reduce post op nausea. 13)post op narcotics can cause constipation. Start taking a bulking agent (Metamucil)stool softener (Colace) and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. 14) if you are over 45 or have a significant medical problem have your primarycare physician examine you and obtain preoperative laboratory evaluation.15)start over the counter Iron pills 1 month before and after surgery to help you increase your hemoglobin levels (be ware they may make your stools turn dark and constipapate you)16) nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to surgery. Sip of water to take prescription medications only.Please make sure your Plastic Surgeon is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).My best wishes,

   Find a surgeon with a great deal of experience with these procedures.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA....

There are multiple things you can do to maximize the success
of a combination of a tummy tuck/BBL/liposuction, which can be very positive life-changing procedures:* Select an experienced plastic surgeon who is board certified
by the American Board    of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American
Society for Aesthetic Plastic   Surgery (ASAPS).* Get within 10 pounds of your ideal weight through exercise
and a sensible balanced    diet.* Make sure that your reasons to have the surgery are
appropriate.* Be realistic about the potential outcome.* Know the possible complications as well as the benefits of
the procedures.* Have a good support system at home. You will need additional
help.* Be realistic about when you can return to your routine
activities and work.* Get medical clearance and appropriate lab evaluations from
your primary physician.* Make sure that the timing of your surgery is appropriate
with regard to other    stresses in your life.* Avoid smoking and any use of nicotine.* Follow all of your surgeon’s pre-operative instructions,
including which medications,   vitamins, and supplements you should continue and
which you should stop taking.Robert Singer, MD FACSLa Jolla, California