If you have consulted with a plastic surgeon and booked to have facelift surgery, it’s important to use the weeks before surgery to make the necessary preparations for the operation. But how should you prep for your facelift.
Things to do to prepare for facelift surgery:
- If you smoke, it’s best to stop smoking at least 6 weeks before surgery. Smoking can cause anesthesia-related complications, and hinder the healing process.
- Stop taking blood thinning medications such as aspirin at least 2 weeks before surgery, as they prevent the blood from clotting and cause bleeding. You should also stop taking any nutritional supplements, diet pills, pain killers, and anti-inflammatory drugs at this time.
- Lab work requested by your plastic surgeon should be done at least 2 weeks prior to surgery.
- Fill prescriptions for post-op medications, so they will be ready for you after the operation.
- Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to surgery, to ensure that you are properly hydrated.
- Make arrangements with a family member or friend to drive you home after surgery, because you won’t be able to drive yourself.
- Do not eat or drink after midnight on the evening before surgery.
Making adequate plans, and taking care of your body in the weeks before facelift surgery, will help to ensure that you achieve the quality results you desire. It’s also important to schedule at least 2 weeks off work, so that you have adequate time to heal.
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