Brachioplasty:
(Cosmetic Upper Arm
Surgery)
PRIOR TO SURGERY YOU WILL
NEED TO OBTAIN:
1. An
Anti-bacterial Cleanser.
2.
Have all prescriptions
filled.
3.
Make travel arrangements
because you will not be able to drive yourself home.
4.
Buy Coca-Cola
in case you feel any
nausea following surgery.
10-14 DAYS BEFORE
SURGERY:
1. We recommend
you be on a well balanced diet and a daily
multi-vitamin.
2. Do not take any
aspirin or aspirin
containing medicine (refer to the list provided in your
package). Do not take extra Vitamin E.
THE EVENING BEFORE
SURGERY:
1. Shower with an
anti-bacterial cleanser, paying particular attention to
the surgical site.
2.
Take one antibiotic
tablet at 5:00 p.m. the evening before surgery and
another at bedtime.
3. Take one Valium at bedtime.
4.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages.
5.
Do not eat or drink
anything after midnight.
THE MORNING OF SURGERY:
DO NOT TAKE AN
ANTIBIOTIC IN AM
1.
Shower with your
anti-bacterial cleanser.
Pay particular attention to your arms.
2.Wear
loose comfortable clothing to the office.
3.
Please leave all
valuables at home.
4. Take one Valium 1 hour before Surgery.
AFTER SURGERY:
1. After
surgery, take 1 antibiotic tablet 4 times a day until
they are finished.
2.
Take pain medication as
needed.
3.
Minimize your activities
the first week.
4.
An ace bandage will be
placed over the surgical area at the time of your
surgery. Wear this continuously for 2 weeks.
5.
You may shower on the
second day after the surgery. Use lukewarm
water, not hot
and do not soak in a hot
tub. Do not use the
anti-bacterial cleanser after surgery.
6. If you are
experiencing nausea or
vomiting the
evening of surgery, drink Coca-Cola, beginning with 1 teaspoon at a
time. If necessary, try Dramamine or another motion
sickness medicine.
7. Call the office
if you have any problems or concerns (858) 451-3060.
8. No Sunbathing,
hot tubs, or sauna for 3-4 weeks.
9.
You will receive
additional Post Operative instructions from our office
personnel.
10.
Do not
use a HEATING PAD on the surgical site.
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Instructions"