In the weeks prior to surgery maintain the best of health and hygiene. Practice good hand-washing and avoid individuals who are ill. A lingering cold, virus, or other illness can result in your surgery being rescheduled. Make certain to address any illness immediately, and advise our office of any serious illness or change in your health.

Smoking can greatly impair your ability to heal. You must be nicotine and smoke-free for at least 4 weeks prior to surgery. You must also be free of any nicotine patch or nicotine-based products for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to surgery. This includes e-cigarettes and vapes.Stay away from second-hand smoke, too. Your healing and health depend heavily on this.

Be sure to arrange for someone to drive you to and from surgery and to stay with you for at least the first night following surgery.

Prior to breast reduction surgery, you will need to:

• Have a physical examination, including lab work
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking or vaping
• Avoid taking aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs, as they can increase bleeding