How to Prepare for Your Cosmetic Surgery

Pre-Cosmetic Surgery Preparation (Prior to Your Date)

• No smoking: Stop smoking at least 15 days before your surgery. Avoid nicotine products and vaping.
• Supplements & OTC products: Inform us about all over-the-counter items you take (nutritional supplements, vitamins, fat burners, herbal products, “wellness” products).
• Prescription medicines & medical conditions: Tell us if you have any medical ailment (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, thyroid disease, heart disease, asthma, psychiatric illness). Obtain a fitness opinion from your physician/specialist if advised.
• Past history: Share any prior illnesses, hospitalizations, or surgeries—even if they seem minor—so we can plan safely.

The Day Before Surgery

• You will receive a call from our center with pre-operative instructions, your arrival time, and surgery time.

Preparation for Surgery

A) If You Are Having General Anesthesia

• Eating & drinking (NPO): Do not eat anything 8 hours before surgery and do not drink anything (including water) 6 hours before surgery, unless your doctor instructs otherwise. You may brush your teeth and take approved medicines with a small sip of water.
• Shower: Shower and shampoo the night before or morning of surgery.
• No lotions/deodorant: Avoid deodorant, lotions, oils—especially on the chest and torso.
• Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothes (preferably a button-up or zip-up top), flat shoes, and warm socks.
• Jewelry & valuables: Do not bring jewelry or valuables; you are responsible for your belongings.
• Remove: Contact lenses, dentures, nipple rings, and other body jewelry before surgery.
• Nail polish: Remove nail polish from at least your left index finger for monitoring during surgery.
• What to bring:
  – All pre-op/fitness test reports
  – Reading glasses (if needed)
  – Government ID (driving license/state-issued ID)
  – Warm cotton socks
  – All current medications (in original packaging)
• Transportation: Arrange an adult to drive you to and from the center. You will not be allowed to drive after anesthesia. If you need assistance, call our office for options.
• Arrival: Arrive 1–1.5 hours before your scheduled time for comfort and pre-operative preparation.
• Payment: If any balance remains, please clear it on arrival. Payment link: Cosmetic Surgery Payment Process

B) If You Are Having Local Anesthesia

• Eating & drinking: Do not eat or drink anything starting 2 hours before your procedure, unless instructed otherwise.
• Bathing: Shower as normal the night before or morning of surgery.
• No lotions/deodorant: Do not apply lotions, moisturizers, or deodorant on the day of surgery.
• Jewelry & valuables: Please do not bring jewelry or valuables.
• Clothing: Wear loose, comfortable clothes (button-up or zip-up preferred), comfortable shoes, and warm socks.
• Remove: Contact lenses, dentures, nipple rings; remove nail polish from at least your left index finger.
• Escort: Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you the first night, if advised.
• Medications: Take only the medications approved/prescribed by your surgeon or anesthetist. Bring all your regular and prescribed medicines with you. Do not drive if you have taken any sedative/anti-anxiety medication before arrival.
• Arrival: Arrive 1 hour prior to your scheduled time unless told otherwise.
• Payment: If any balance remains, please clear it on arrival. Payment link: Cosmetic Surgery Payment Process

On the Day of Surgery (On Admission)

Please Inform Us About:

• Any ongoing medications you have taken the day of surgery
• Any recent illness (e.g., cold, fever, urinary tract infection, seasonal illness)
• Any medical conditions (e.g., blood pressure issues, diabetes, asthma, thyroid disease)
• Any major illness, hospitalization, trauma, or surgery in the past
• Family history of significant illnesses (e.g., blood pressure, diabetes, cardiac disease, cancers, G6PD deficiency, thyroid disease, thalassemia, bleeding disorders)

Before We Begin

• We will reconfirm your surgical goals and discuss the plan. All your questions will be answered.
• Marking and surgical photography will be performed as part of standard documentation.
• Pre-operative medications will be started as per your surgeon/anesthetist’s orders.
• Any remaining formalities and payments will be completed before surgery.

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