- Avoid caffeine 5 days prior to surgery, and 5 days after.
- Avoid alcohol 1 week prior to surgery, and 1 week after.
- No nicotine 2 weeks prior to surgery, and 2 weeks after.
- Avoid NSAIDS and other blood thinners (Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, etc.) 2 weeks prior to surgery, and 1 week after.
- Avoid sun-exposure 2 weeks prior to surgery.