If possible, try to schedule surgery in such way this does not coincide with your menstrual period.

Evaluate your general health status. Any active disease or preexisting medical condition must be treated before undergoing plastic surgery.

Strictly follow all physician`s recommendations and have all required preoperative lab tests.

Avoid taking any medication that has not been prescribed by your doctor, especially aspirin (acetyl salicylic acid) or aspirin-like products (Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin or Aleve). These medicines have anticoagulant adverse effects and may increase the risk of bleeding or scarring complications.

Patients who generally take vitamin supplements must stop taking vitamin E during the perioperative period.

Please, make sure you have the prescribed surgeon´s medications for your post-operative care.

It is vitally important to have a caregiver you can trust to help you every day after surgery.

Give your body enough time to recover after surgery. Arrange to have someone to watch your children, if any. This may help you to rest without worries during your convalescence.

Do not smoke or drink alcoholic beverages of any kind. Smoking significantly reduces the body´s superficial circulation since diminish blood´s capacity to bring needed oxygen to tissues, and also interferes with proper healing and scarring process. In the same way, phlegm production in smokers causes difficulty in breathing and makes difficult intubation, if needed. Also, alcohol diminishes capacity of blood coagulation and increases probability of bleeding complications during surgery. If you have smoked or drunk before the procedure, please inform your surgeon and anesthesiologist.

Get enough rest. This will provide the energy your body needs for surgery and convalescence.

Your doctor will give you specific written and oral instructions on how to prepare and proceed for the day of surgery, including date and scheduled time, place and all information required for your surgery.