What supplies should I buy for an upcoming breast augmentation that I am traveling for?

Thank you for your question. Please speak with your plastic surgeon as every surgeon has their own protocols and pre-op instructions/suggestions. 

I would be sure to get Arnica and your other pre-op meds, other than that the office should provide everything that you need.    Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Dear Bianca,   Before answering your questions, let me tell you that even though cost of surgery is important, quality of surgeon is more so, because if you will need corrective surgery, the total cost and recovery time will escalate significantly . That does not even include the mental anguish and frustration from the bad outcome.   You have to realize that not all results are the same, because experience, skills and aesthetic eye are critical for good outcome. So, I hope that you did your due diligence carefully , beyond the cost,  and chose your surgeon wisely. There are excellent plastic surgeons in both New York and Miami, but you have to find them.  Always, consult with experience board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, perky, symmetrical and natural looking.  Now to your questions. For just plain breasts augmentation, you do not need any supplies. I would recommend that you follow diet and supplement  instruction , to avoid blood thinning (tomatoes, Vit E etc)  and interference with anesthesia (diet pills, caffeine etc). All my patients receive a pre operative sheet with foods and supplement to avoid. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.                          Best of luck,                                                 Dr Widder

Thank you for your question. Since you are traveling for your operation, I hope that you have discussed post-operative expectations with your specialist plastic surgeon. Do you have someone to help you immediately after your surgery, as well as a place to stay while you recover? Recovering enough to fly home will take a few weeks at the very least, so hopefully there is a plan in place for that, as well as one for any unforeseen complications. With that being said, your specialist plastic surgeon should have provided you with information about what you will need the day of your surgery as well as during your recovery, and will most likely cover that with you again at your final pre-op appointment. Ask as many questions as you need, and good luck with your procedure!

Since you are travelling such a distance for your surgery I hope you have chosen a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in breast augmentation surgery. Ideally the surgeon would be a member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons with a valid Florida medical license and privileges to perform the procedure at a local hospital. Many plastic surgeons have their own certified Operating Suite like we do but are credentialed at a hospital as well.
In my office we generally review with out of town patients our pre-op instructions prior to their arrival in Virginia Beach.  Then during the pre-operative visit in the office we go over our pre and post operative protocol again and provide prescriptions. You should feel comfortable calling the office where your procedure is schedule to find out if there is anything they suggest.

Hello and thanks for your question.
 Every surgeon have their own way of doing things on similar principle. please contact your surgeon and ask about does  and dont list, recovery pattern  and recommandations.
Best of luck
Dr Milan Doshi

First, I would have recommended to have the surgery close to home so that you can get appropriate post-op care which is very important especially if you have a complication.  Second each doctor is a bit different so that you should ask your surgeon what he prefers.

Our practice has a full information packet that we give patients.  Have you tried asking your surgeon's office if they have such a thing?  This is different form practice to practice.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!  Your plastic surgeon may have a list of items you may need.  Here is just a short list of items that you may find helpful:
Stool softeners/fiber supplements for possible post operative constipation
gauze/sanitary napkins to pad the incisions under the bra
I recommend hibiclens shower to the surgical site prior to surgery to reduce infection rates
Items that your plastic surgeon recommends for incisional care
you may want to have on hand items for an upset stomach-it is commonly recommended to eat something prior to taking pain pills to help reduce nausea.