Liposuction
Surgery
PRIOR TO SURGERY YOU WILL NEED TO
OBTAIN:
1.
Antibacterial Cleanser.
2.
Depending upon the
location of the surgery, a special garment may be
required.
3.
Have all prescriptions filled.
4.
Make transportation arrangements as you will not be
able to drive yourself home.
5.
Coca-Cola
10-14 DAYS BEFORE
SURGERY:
1.
We recommend that you be
on a well balanced diet and take a multi‑vitamin.
2.
Do not
take any aspirin containing drugs (Refer to the list in
your package).
3. Do not take any
extra Vitamin E.
4.
Taking
Tylenol
is okay.
THE EVENING BEFORE SURGERY:
1.
Shower with the Antibacterial 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 along with a Valium.
3.
Do not drink alcoholic beverages in any significant
amount.
4.
Do not eat or drink
anything after midnight.
THE MORNING OF SURGERY:
DO NOT TAKE AN
ANTIBIOTIC IN AM
1.
Shower with the
Antibacterial soap again, paying particular attention
to the surgical site.
2.
Ladies: please do not
wear any makeup.
3.
Wear loose fitting
clothing and low shoes.
4.
Please leave all valuables at home.
AFTER SURGERY:
1.
After surgery, take 1 antibiotic tablet 4 times a day
until they are finished.
2.
Take your pain medication as needed.
3.
Minimize your activities for the first week.
4.
An ace bandage, binder or
long leg panty girdle will be placed over the surgical
area while you are in the Operating Room. Wear this
continuously for 2 weeks. Then during the day for the
rest of the month, adding comfort and support.
5.
You may shower on the
second day after surgery. Use lukewarm water, not hot
and do not soak in a hot tub.
6.
If you experience
nausea
or vomiting the
evening of surgery, drink Coca‑Cola, beginning with 1 teaspoon at a
time.
7.
If you
have any problems or questions, please call (858)
451-3060
8.
No sunbathing, hot tubs,
or sauna for 3 to 4 weeks.
9.
You will receive instructions from our office personnel
regarding massage of the treated area beginning 10 days
after surgery.
10.
Do Not Use a Heating
Pad on
surgical site.
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