How long before my surgery should I apply the Scopolamine Patch?

Thank you for your question.

Go ahead put it on in the morning after showering.  A few hours this way or that way will not make a difference.  This patch will last 3 days.

Best wishes.

In my practice, we have the patients put the patch on the night before surgery.  The patch works for about 72 hours.  If you put it on the night before surgery, you will remember to do it.  If you plan to put it on just before surgery, you may forget in all the excitement of the pre-operative period. 

Please give my congratulations to your plastic surgeon for being aware enough to know that Scopolamine patches significantly decrease the chance of post-operative nausea. 

The patch lasts up to 3 days, therefore you can put it on as early as the night before which is convenient for most patients or the morning of surgery at least 3 to 4 hours prior to surgery.