Do I need to buy a certain soap to wash the night before and morning of surgery? 5 days pre-op.

Hi KellyT14, It is good to hear that you are preparing well for your surgery and for your recovery. Pre-operative preparations should be discussed by your plastic surgeon. Every surgeon has different pre-operative recommendations.You should discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon as different surgeons have different approaches in pre-operative and post operative care and management.

 Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question! For my patients having a breast augmentation, I recommend they use a soap we give them a sample of, called Hibiclens. You can also purchase this soap over the counter. I recommend using this soap one time either the night before or morning of surgery. I also recommend discussing specific pre and post op instructions with your plastic surgeon. Best of luck!

Dear Kelly,
Congratulations on your upcoming surgery!  It sounds like you are doing all the right things.  Every surgeon has his or her own preoperative instructions and protocols, and while some general guidelines do exist, I would stick to the specific instructions from your surgeon's office and/or from the hospital.  As far as soap - I usually tell my patients to use non-scented, non-lotion, antibacterial soap the night before surgery and on the morning of surgery, but again, your surgeon's instructions may differ from mine, and therefore, if you have any specific questions, I recommend that you call your surgeon's office to clarify.  Best of luck with your surgery!