Male Breast Liposuction / Gynecomastia Surgery Information Resource for Southern California including Orange County, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Beverly Hills.
Breast Reduction Male
Dos and Don'ts prior to Breast Reduction Surgery
BEFORE SURGERY
- Avoid sunbathing for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
- Quit smoking and nicotine use at least 4 weeks prior to surgery as nicotine can impair and delay healing. This includes any nicotine patch or nicotine- containing product.
- Stop all aspirin-containing products, medications that contain blood thinners (Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil etc.), vitamin E and herbal supplements including St. John's Wort, green tea, Gingko and garlic supplements, 2 weeks prior to surgery. You can take 1 multivitamin a day.
- Let the doctor know if you develop an illness, cold, or any skin infection in the chest area within a week of surgery.
- Make sure all requested lab results and doctors' clearances are delivered to Dr. Cruise's office on time.
- Schedule time off work, approximately 1 week. Two weeks if your job is labor intensive.
- Make sure a responsible adult is confirmed to drive you to and from surgery and that someone is available to stay with you around the clock for 24 hours after surgery.
THINGS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY
- Medications.
- Garment. Go online to www.Delasco.com and purchase 2 compression vests. Use your current measurements.
- ScarLess®. ScarLess® is a prescription-strength cream with vitamin E, silicone and hydrocortisone to help minimize redness and elevation of scars. You can purchase ScarLess® at our office.
- Silicone Sheets. Silicone sheets minimize scarring and are a must postoperatively. Go to www.neosporin.com or a drug store and buy one box, a 12-week supply.
- Gauze. Make sure to have a box of 4x4 gauze. You can purchase it at any drug store.
- Multivitamin. Begin taking 2 weeks before and take until 6 weeks after surgery. Do not take vitamin E separately from multivitamin.
- Gatorade. You will need to drink lots of fluid for the first 48 hours after surgery.
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
- You may shower and shampoo your hair the night before or morning of your surgery.
- Don't eat for 8 hours and don't drink for 6 hours before surgery (general anesthesia).
- You may brush and rinse your teeth, but do not eat or drink anything (general anesthesia).
- No moisturizer, body lotions or armpit deodorant.
- Do not bring any jewelry or valuables with you on the day of surgery.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. Remove contact lenses and dentures before surgery.
- Take 2 pills of Zofran and 2 pills of Celebrex at 1 to 2 hours before surgery (general anesthesia).
- Someone must drive you to surgery and pick you up. Someone must stay with you the first night.
- Pack your bag for the day of surgery. This should include:
- all paperwork
- your identification
- all medications
- reading glasses
- warm cotton socks
- saltine crackers in case of nausea during your ride home (general anesthesia).
Gynecomastia Surgery / Liposuction Male Chest Information Resource for Southern California including Newport Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Beverly Hills.

