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Prepa
ring for your Breast Augmentation:
Whether you have already scheduled your breast augmentation at Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Center or are just thinking about enhancing the size and shape of your breasts, here are a few things you should know about preparing for your surgery.
You will receive paperwork in the mail a fews after scheduling your breast augmentation. Please take the time to read through these instructions thoroughly. They contain important information and instructions that you will need to carryout prior to surgery.
Personal Arrangements to consider:
- You will need to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery.
- Arrange for a responsible adult to stay with you for the first 24 hours.
- Arrange child care for the first day if needed.
- Fill any prescriptions prior to your surgery day.
- If you are coming from a distance and want to stay over night in a hotel, Dr. Castillo has an arrangement with a local Hotel (I-Hotel) thatoffers a special package including transportation to and from the office from the hotel, dinner and breakfast for you an your care giver and accommodations. Our staff will be happy to assist in those arrangements.
10 days before surgery:
Now is the time to discontinue taking all NSAID medications including aspirin, ibuprophen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, along with fish oil and Vitamin E. This needs to be done 10 days prior to your surgery. These are all blood thinners and can create unwanted bleeding. If you are unsure if a medication or vitamin supplement contains any of these ingredients just make a simple phone call our office or your pharmacist for clarification.
Pre-Op Visit 7-10 days before breast augmentation surgery:
You will come for a pre-operative visit about 7-10 days prior to your surgery. Dr. Castillo will draw some lab work, perform a brief history and physical and take your before and after photos. You will be given any needed prescriptions du
ring this visit so that you will have time to fill them prior to your surgery and you will be given plenty of time to ask any final questions.
3 days prior to breast surgery:
It is time to begin using the Betadine skin cleanser you received at your pre-op visit. You will use this cleanser once each day and again the morning of surgery to cleanse from your neck down to your belly button just as you would use your regular body cleanser. Then rinse it off. Don’t worry, though this is a Betadine product, it will not stain your skin.
One day before your breast surgery:
It is time to begin taking the antibiotic you received at your pre-op visit. You will take a total of four capsules today, one at breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime. You will not be able to eat or drink after midnight so have a nice, relaxing dinner and plan for a peaceful, stress-free evening.
Please remove any fingernail polish (from at least one finger and toe) as it can interfere with our monitor.
Surgery Day:
Today is a big day for you so it’s normal to be a little nervous and excited all at the same time. Just remember that you are in very experienced hands and within in a few short hours you will be recovering in the comforts of your own home.
Remember not to eat or drink anything, including water, the day of your surgery. The only exception to this of course is your antibiotic. You will need to take one more antibiotic before leaving you home with a small sip of water. If you take other daily medications, Dr. Castillo will let you know at your pre-op visit if you are to take those medications before arriving for surgery as well.
You will need one last shower using the Betadine skin cleanser before arriving for surgery. Do not apply body lotion or oils, as it will interfere with our monitor leads. We also ask that you arrive to surgery free of all make-up and jewelry.
Your driver is welcome to wait in the lobby or they may leave a phone number with our staff and we can call them when you are in the recovery room.
What to wear the morning of surgery:
Planning this ahead of time is more important than you might think. Wear loose comfortable clothing that is easy to slip on and off. Buttons and zippers are definitely your friend and will be over the next week! Avoid pull-over tops as it may be quite uncomfortable for you to raise your arms high enough to get your shirt on and Dr. Castillo will ask that you do not raise you hands above your head for the first week after surgery. Select a pair of shoes that do not have a heel. The affects of anesthesia can make it tricky to walk in heels without injuring yourself.
Don’t worry about bringing a bra to fit your enhanced breasts. We have taken care of that for you!
When you arrive at the office, we will collect a urine specimen for our standard pre-surgical pregnancy test. Once your surgery is completed you will rest comfortably in our recovery room for about 1 ½ hours with your own personal staff member to care for all of your needs. You will then be released to go home with a full set of post-care instructions. Once you are home, you will be able to eat and drink and will finish out the rest of your antibiotics.
Rest at home on the day of surgery but you can get up as move around as tolerated. You can even take a peek at new and improved breasts!
Roxanne Grace
Skincare and Laser Specialist
G. D. Castillo, M.D.
COSMETIC PLASTIC SURGERY
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