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

 

Neck Lift

 

 

Prior to Neck Lift 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. If this is a problem, be sure to alert Dr. Cruise.
  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. Make sure all requested lab results and doctors' clearances are delivered to Dr. Cruise's office on time.
  5. If you color your hair, it is recommended to do that just prior to surgery as you will not be able to color your hair until 4 weeks after your operation.

 

THINGS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY

 

  1. Medications.
  2. Garment. Will be provided at first post-op visit.
  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.
  5. Hydrocortisone Cream 1% - over the counter at any drug store.

 

Optional:

Arnica (www.alpinepharm.com 888-746-3224) may decrease bruising, or help it to go away faster. Patients with high blood pressure should not take this herb.

 

DAY OF SURGERY

 

  1. Do note eat anything for 8 hours and drink anything for 6 hours before surgery.
  2. You may brush and rinse your teeth, but do not eat or drink anything.
  3. Shower and shampoo your hair dry, if possible pull it back into a pony tail.
  4. Cleanse your face and especially your ears. Do not wear makeup or moisturizers on your face or eyes. Men should shave their face.
  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, dentures and all jewelry.
  7. Someone must drive you home and stay with you the first night.
  8. Take 2 pills of Zofran and 2 pills of Celebrex at 1-2 hours before your surgery.
  9. Bring all your prescribed medications to the surgery center if you are staying overnight.
  10. Arrive 1 to 1.5 hours prior to your scheduled surgery time as instructed at your pre-op.

 

 

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