Cicatrix Optima of Windsor ON | Breast Reduction Pre-Op

Cosmetic Surgery>>Breasts & Chest >> Breast Reduction

CICATRIX * OPTIMA 1720 HOWARD AVE, SUITE 364 WINDSOR, ON N8X 5A6 TEL/FAX: 519.971 0971

Pre-Operative Instructions

6 weeks before surgery: DO NOT SMOKE

2 weeks before surgery:

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

· Obtain two support bras. We recommend front closing sports bras. We will discuss your anticipated breast size with you at your pre-operative visit.

· 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.

· Minimize alcohol intake 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.

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.

The morning of surgery:

· Shower and pay particular attention to cleaning chest wall skin

· Wear casual loose clothing. Be sure you have something that fastens IN FRONT - a tracksuit is ideal. Wear socks.

· 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.