Gynecomastia Prior To Surgery

Gynecomastia Prior To Surgery

Prior to Male Breast Reduction

 

BEFORE SURGERY

    1. Avoid sunbathing for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
    2. 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.
    3. Stop all aspirin containing products, medications containing blood thinners (Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil etc.), Vitamin E, Omega 3’s 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.
    4. Let the doctor know if you develop an illness, cold, or any skin infection in the chest area within a week of surgery.
    5. Make sure all requested labs and doctors clearance are delivered to Joseph T Cruise, MD’s office on time.
    6. Schedule time off work – approximately 1 week. Two weeks if your job is labor intensive.
    7. 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 GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY

      1. Medications

Gynecomastia and male breast reduction from Orange County plastic surgeon Joseph T Cruise, MD

      1. Garment. Go online or to any sport store and purchase sleeveless under armour shirt. Use your current measurements. You will also receive a compressive band from Joseph T Cruise, MD’s office.
      2. 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.
      3. Gauze. Make sure to have a box of 4×4 gauze. You can purchase at drug store.
      4. Multivitamin. Begin taking 2 weeks before and take until 6 weeks after surgery. Do not take vitamin E separately from multivitamin.
      5. Gatorade. You will need to drink lots of fluids for the first 48 hours after surgery.

Optional:

      1. Arnica – available at Joseph T Cruise, MD’s office – may decrease bruising, or help it to go away faster.

*Our office does offer complete recovery kits for purchase for you convenience*

THE DAY OF SURGERY

      1. You may shower and shampoo your hair the night before or morning of your surgery.
      2. If you are going under general anesthesia, don’t eat for 8 hours and don’t drink anything for 6 hours before surgery
      3. If you are going under general anesthesia, you may brush and rinse your teeth, but do not eat or drink anything.
      4. No moisturizer, body lotions or deodorant.
      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. Take 2 pills of Xanax and 2 pills of Celebrex at 1-2 hours before surgery (general anesthesia).
      8. Someone must drive you to surgery and pick you up. Someone must stay with you the first night.
      9. 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).
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