- Compression Vest will be worn for 2-3 weeks post-op.
- Compression Tank will be worn from 3 weeks post-op until 12 weeks post-op.
- Immediately following surgery, you will be put in a compression vest with bandages underneath. This is essentially a cast and should not be removed for the first 10 days.
- Compression Vest will be worn until 3 weeks post-op.
- Compression Tank will be worn from 3 weeks post-op until 12 weeks post-op.
- You will receive a Pre-op bag at your pre-op appointment
- Bag contents include: Scar-less, Neosporin, alcohol pads, Arnica Montana, Hydrocortisone Cream, tape, liquid adhesive, lanyard, icepack, and spot bandages.
- Avoid eating 10 hours prior to surgery
- Avoid all fluids, including water, 10 hours prior to surgery
- Light breaskfast recommended 2 hours prior to arrival for surgery.
- Fluids are ok prior to surgery.
- No labs required for local anesthesia procedures.
- Bloodwork required prior to surgery. This must be completed within 30 days of surgery date.
- Medical Clearance will be required prior to surgery. This can be done with your PCP or at any urgent care.
- EKG will be required prior to surgery. This should be completed within 30 days of surgery date.
- For general anesthesia, you will be required to stay overnight with a registered nurse.
- We recommend “Laguna Village Retreat”. We can reserve this for you upon request.
- Please notify Cruise Plastic Surgery which pharmacy you would like your medications sent to.
- Medications Prescribed: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, pain medication, sleep aid, anti-nausea medication.
- Celebrex (anti-inflammatory) will be taken 2 hours prior to surgery arrival.
- We call in all medications and have them ready for you in our office upon your surgery arrival.
- Medications Prescribed: antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, pain medication, and sleep aid.
- You are cleared to shower 24 hours after surgery.
- You may clip your drains to the lanyard provided in your pre-op bag while showering.
- The vest should not be removed for the first 10 days following surgery.
- We recommend sponge bath for the first 10 days following surgery, avoiding getting your compression saturated.
- Avoid submerging the surgical area for the first 6 weeks. This means pools, hot-tubs, lakes, oceans, etc.
- Avoid saunas until 6 weeks post-op.
- You will be cleared to resume swimming at 6 weeks post-op.
- Avoid sun-exposure 2 weeks prior to surgery.
- No caffiene 5 days prior, and 5 days after surgery.
- No alcohol 1 week prior, and 1 week after.
- No smoking 2 weeks prior to surgery, and 2 weeks after surgery.
- Avoid NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Advil, Motrin, etc.)
- Avoid all blood thinners.
- No workout restrictions immediately prior to surgery.
- Light walking is ok after surgery.
- Limit range of motion 1 week after surgery.
- Avoid upper body lifting or breaking a sweat for 6 weeks post-op.
- You are cleared to drive 24 hours after surgery as long as you are not on pain medication.
- If you take pain medication, you will need someone to drive you.
- You may return to light duty work 48 hours after surgery.
- For jobs that require heavy lifting, we can write you a doctors note until cleared for upper body lifting.