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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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liposuction / Plastic Surgery Information Resource for Southern California including Orange County, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Beverly Hills.

 

Liposuction

 

 

Prior to Liposuction surgery

 

WHAT TO DO BEFORE SURGERY

 

  1. Avoid sunbathing for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
  2. Quit smoking at least 2 weeks prior to surgery as nicotine can impair and delay healing.
  3. Stop all aspirin-containing products, medications that contain 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 if you develop an illness, cold, or any skin infection in the liposuction area within a week of surgery.

 

THINGS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY

 

  1. Medications
  2. Garment. You may either go to Maidenform or ClearPointMD and buy a body-shaping garment for the body part being liposuctioned. Or you may go to Mervyns, Target or other store to purchase something similar. The garment should be snug fitting. Don't buy it too tight because after surgery you'll be swollen.
  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. Gauze. Make sure to have a box of 4x4 gauze. You can purchase it at any drug store.

 

Optional:
Arnica (www.alpinepharm.com) may decrease bruising, or help it to go away faster. People with high blood pressure should not take Arnica.

 

THE DAY OF SURGERY

 

  1. You may shower and shampoo your hair the night before or morning of your surgery.
  2. Don't eat for 8 hours and don't drink for 6 hours before surgery (general anesthesia).
  3. You may brush and rinse your teeth, but do not eat or drink anything.
  4. No moisturizer or body lotions.
  5. Do not bring any jewelry or valuables with you on the day of surgery.
  6. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. Remove contact lenses and dentures before surgery.
  7. Someone must drive you home and stay with you the first night (general anesthesia).

 

 

Liposuction / Cosmetic Surgery Information Resource for Southern California including Newport Beach, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Beverly Hills.