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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.

 

Breast Lift / Mastopexy Information Resource for Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, and Beverly Hills.
 

Breast Lift

 

 

Prior to Breast Lift surgery

 

  1. Avoid sunbathing for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
  2. Stop smoking at least 6 weeks prior to surgery. 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 you take daily.
  5. Make sure all requested labs, mammogram and doctors' clearances are delivered to Dr. Cruise's office on time.

 

THINGS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY

 

  1. Medications.
  2. Garment. You will be provided with a surgical bra immediately after surgery. You should also have available two other support bras in a cup size you are anticipating going to or slightly larger. The bra should fit snugly around your chest. Recommended: support bra
  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 provided at one of your follow up visits.
  5. Gauze. Make sure to have a box of 4x4 gauze. You can purchase this at any drug store.
  6. If, in addition to breast lift, you will have breast fold elevation, it is recommended that you purchase one strap.

 

Optional

 

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 or drink anything for 6 hours 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 jewelry or valuables with you on the day of surgery.
  5. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, preferably a button- up or zip-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 to 2 hours before surgery.

 

Breast Lift / Mastopexy Information Resource for Orange County, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Beverly Hills, and  Southern California