Preparing for Breast Enlargement Surgery

Once you have made the decision to have breast augmentation from the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery with locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, we can only imagine that you are very excited. What we would like to suggest is that the procedure is not only about the surgery itself. There are preparations you should take in order to minimize risks and complications - simple steps that can make a very big difference when it comes to successful surgery and easier recovery. In other words, there are steps you will take before the procedure and by taking these steps you become more active in the success of your procedure.

What kind of steps are we talking about? Something difficult? Well, that all depends on your current state of health. For some of you the list of things to do before surgery will simply be a simple check list of things to add or eliminate before your appointment as well as a couple of errands to complete before the big day. For others it may include quitting smoking or making sure your health is in top form.

To take the next step, request your certificate for a Free Breast Enlargement Consultation now and call us at (954) 565-7575 or (800) 274-LIPO today to schedule your appointment at the South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery with locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Steps to Take Right Now

Stop Smoking

Smoking reduces circulation to the skin and impedes healing. It is best to avoid smoking, second-hand smoke and cigarette replacements, such as nicotine patches or gum, in the perioperative period.

Take multivitamins

Start taking mulitvitamins twice daily to improve your general health once you have scheduled your surgery.

Vitamin C

Start taking 500 mg of Vitamin C twice daily to promote healing.

Do Not Take Aspirin or Ibuprofen

Stop taking medications containing aspirin or ibuprofen. Review the list of drugs containing aspirin and ibuprofen carefully. Such drugs can cause bleeding problems during and after surgery. Instead, use medications containing acetaminophen (such as Tylenol).

Limit Vitamin E

Limit your intake of Vitamin E to less than 400 mg per day.

Fill Your Prescriptions

You will be given prescriptions for medications. Please have them filled BEFORE the day of surgery and bring them with you.

Steps to Take the Day Before Surgery

Confirm Your Surgery Time

We will call you to confirm the time of your surgery. If you are not going to be at home or at your office, please call us to confirm at (954) 565-7575 or (800) 274-LIPO.

Prescriptions

Make sure that you have filled the prescriptions you were given and set the medications out to bring with you tomorrow.

Cleansing

The night before surgery, shower and wash the surgical areas with Dial soap.

Eating and Drinking

Do not eat or drink anything 8 to 10 hours before your surgery. This includes water.

Steps to Take the Morning of Surgery

Special Information

Do not eat or drink anything! If you take a daily medication, you may take it with a sip of water in the early morning.

Oral Hygiene

You may brush your teeth but do not swallow the water.

Cleansing

Shower and wash the surgical areas with Dial soap.

Make-Up

Please do not wear moisturizers, creams, lotions, or make-up.

Clothing

Wear only comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that does not go over your head. Remove hairpins, wigs, and jewelry. Please do not bring valuables with you.

Smoking

For others of you who may smoke or have a disease such as diabetes, preparing for surgery can be a time of great, positive steps that will improve your health all around.

Not only can smoking cause complications during and after breast enlargement in Miami, it really inhibits the body's ability to heal after surgery. Smoking limits the amount of oxygen that can travel through the body, specifically through the blood. By increasing blood pressure and restricting blood vessels, oxygen has a more difficult time traveling in the blood and getting to incisions sites or wounds. Your body needs oxygen to heal. Smoking limits your body's ability to heal. Plain and simple. So, from complications with anesthesia to slowing down the healing process to the possibility of having a major complication like blood clots or heart attack, smoking is not compatible with surgery. If you are a smoker, stop smoking now.

Diabetes

Although diabetes is much different than smoking, it still can complicate surgery and recovery times. Diabetes also slows down the body's ability to heal itself after surgery. If you have diabetes make sure that you have it controlled before going into surgery.

Taking the correct steps before your surgery will help make your procedure and recovery a better experience. Following the pre-operation guidelines gives you body the needed support to heal faster and have fewer complications and get you back to your normal life more quickly, looking great.