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Procedures Performed
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Liposuction
  • Face Lift
  • Neck Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermabrasion
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Gynecomastia

 

Dr. Cruise serves the following areas:

  • Orange County,
  • Irvine,
  • Newport Beach,
  • San Diego,
  • Los Angeles,
  • Beverly Hills,
  • Southern California.

 

Arm Lift

 

 

Prior to Brachioplasty Surgery

BEFORE SURGERY

    1. Avoid sunbathing for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
    2. Quit smoking at least 6 weeks prior to surgery as nicotine can impair and delay healing.
    3. Stop all aspirin containing products, medications that contains blood thinners (Motrin, advil etc.) vitamin E and herbal supplements 2 weeks prior to surgery. You can take 1 multivitamin a day.
    4. Let the doctor know of all medications taken daily.
    5. Make sure all requested labs, and doctors clearance are delivered to Dr. Cruise's office on time.

THINGS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY

    1. Medications.
    2. Garment. You need to purchase a surgical garment for your arms at www.designveronique.com
    3. ScarLess®. ScarLess® is a prescription strength cream with vitamin E, silicone and Hydrocortisone to help minimize redness and elevation of the scars. You can purchase ScarLess® at our office.
    4. Surgical tape for your incisions will be given to you at one of your follow up visits.
    5. Gauze. Make sure to have a box of 4x4 gauze. You can purchase this at drug store.

Optional

1. Arnica - www.alpinepharm.com - may decrease bruising, or help it to go away faster. Patients with high blood pressure should not take this herb.

THE DAY OF SURGERY

    1. Do not eat anything for 8 hours and drink for 6 before surgery.
    2. You may shower and shampoo your hair the night before or morning of your surgery.
    3. You may brush and rinse your teeth, but do not eat or drink anything. Do not wear makeup or moisturizers on your face or eyes.
    4. Do not bring any jewelry or valuables with you on the day of surgery.
    5. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, preferably button up or zipped up top. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. Remove contact lenses, dentures and nipple rings before surgery.
    6. Someone must drive you home and stay with you the first night.
    7. Take 2 pills of Zofran and 2 pills of Celebrex at 1-2 hours before surgery.