Cicatrix Optima of Windsor ON | Torsoplasty

Cosmetic Surgery>>Trunk & Limbs >> Torsoplasty

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 compression garments. We will give you detailed instructions about what you need.

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

· 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.

· Discontinue all female hormones (oral birth control or post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy) until three weeks after your surgery. Be sure to use an alternative form of contraception during this period.

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 pads or gauze pads.

· Ice compresses.

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 on which medications are necessary to take before your operation.

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

The morning of surgery:

· Shower and pay attention to cleaning the skin of the trunk, particularly the navel and pubic area.

· 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 compression 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.