Preparing for Surgery
Patient guide
A list of items recommended to bring with you.
Out of Town Patients
- Loose fitting long dress, button down shirt.
- Slip on shoes.
- Antibacterial soap (Dial)
- Large towel (preferable dark towel)
- Gauze pads
- Chux pads
- Baby wipes, unscented
- Bath robes / Sleeping robes
- Photo ID
- The same Mastercard/Visa/America Express that you paid with
- Insurance card / Prescription money (if insurance does not cover bring extra $120)
- Laxative (over the counter for post op constipation)
- Ibuprofen and Tylenol after surgery ( if desired instead of prescribed pain med)
- Floradix to keep the iron level up after surgery (This should be used 45 days prior to surgery)
- Razor to shave surgical area prior to surgery
- Feminine Hygiene Toiletry
Recommended to purchase when you are in Town
- Natural juice (pineapple and orange)
- Food high in protein and Iron
- Saltine crackers Pedialyte
- Fruit and vegetables
- Water bottle
- You need to do from 10 to 15 lymphatic massages (The first one at the clinic with Post Operative Package – please contact info@dollplasticsurgery.com)
After surgery going back home
- Biocorneum (for the scaring after the surgery) (3 weeks after the surgery)
- Silicone ear plugs (Tummy Tuck patients 3 weeks post op)
- Hypafix (Retention tape dressing for Tummy Tuck change as directed by physician)
- Benadryl in case itching occurs around surgical areas
- Sport bra after 2 weeks post op Breast Augmentation / Breast Lift / Breast Reduction
- Comfortable fitting clothes
- No jeans for Brazilian Butt Lift patients (until 3 months post op)
- Any garment purchased out of our facility must be a Surgical Garment min. until 2 months post op