Pre-operative instructions
Two windows matter most: the fourteen days before surgery, when blood-thinning agents come out of your routine, and the morning itself.
Medications to avoid — two weeks prior
The products below contain aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or ibuprofen, which can cause bleeding. If you take any of these for a pre-existing medical condition, do not discontinue without discussing it with your physician first.
Recommended by many cosmetic surgeons to promote healing and minimize bruising and swelling. The supporting evidence is largely anecdotal, so we offer it as an optional addition — use it in part or in its entirety.
5 pellets under the tongue three times daily — morning, noon, evening.
5 pellets in the morning, before the procedure.
5 pellets every hour until you retire for the evening.
5 pellets three times daily.
Post-op, apply to the forehead and temples hourly through your first day, then five times daily until swelling and bruising resolve. Donot apply to the grafted areas, and avoid contact with the eyes.
1000 mg daily for two weeks pre-op and four weeks post-op. Reduce to 500 mg if you have a history of renal stones.
Conventional medications & supplements to avoid
A broader list of prescription medications, herbs, vitamins and minerals that can affect bleeding or healing. Do not discontinue a prescribed medication without speaking to the physician who prescribed it.