WindsorTummyTuck | Pre-Operative Instructions

Windsor Cosmetic Surgery | TummyTuck

Abdominoplasty for you. Fit into your clothes. Feel beautiful again.

Preparing for your Tummy Tuck

6 weeks before surgery:

· DO NOT SMOKE

2 weeks before surgery:

· Take a multivitamin with extra Vitamin C to promote wound healing.

· Stop taking Vitamin E, garlic, ginkgo biloba, anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin or products containing aspirin (Bufferin, Anacin), and all herbal medications. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is OK.

· Obtain 2 compression garments (for example, Playtex or equivalent girdles). We will give you detailed instructions about what you need.

· Obtain a 1 inch roll of paper tape (e.g. 3M™ Micropore™ Surgical Tape).

· Minimize alcohol intake until two weeks after your surgery.

· Discontinue all female hormones (except oral birth control) until two weeks after your surgery.

Have on hand at home:

· Prescriptions – analgesics and antibiotics. These will be given to you at our office, before the operation.

· Tylenol Extra Strength.

· Box of thick sanitary or gauze pads.

24 hours prior to surgery:

· Maintain good oral hydration to help prevent post operative nausea and vomiting. You need to drink at least eight 8 oz glasses of water, juice, Gatorade etc.

· STOP EATING AND DRINKING 8 HOURS PRIOR TO SURGERY except for medications with a sip of water. We will advise you which medications are necessary to take before your operation.

· Do not shave the abdominal and pubic area, to decrease the risk of skin infections.

The morning of surgery:

· Shower and pay particular attention to cleaning abdominal skin, pubic area and navel.

· Wear casual loose clothing. Be sure you have something that fastens in front - a tracksuit is ideal. Wear socks. Do not wear jeans.

· Bring your abdominoplasty garment.

· Leave at home all jewellery, including any rings and your watch.

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS PRIOR TO SURGERY. Your support person should remain with you for at least 48 hours.

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We’ll take good care of you. Your health and safety are our primary concern.

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