On any form of cosmetic breast procedure, including mastopexy or widely known as breast uplift surgery, there are essential precautions before the operation that any patient must take heed of. For instance, a week before the surgery, the hospital will request you to answer a health questionnaire then check your body condition for them to know if you are physically and mentally ready to undertake the operation. When you have any pre-existing medical illness, you will need a heart and blood tracing tests as well. All of these pre-surgery check-ups are done to avoid possible complications during and after the operation.
The following precautions are rules every patient should take note of before undergoing a breast uplift surgery:
No Food and Liquid Intake
Patients must have empty stomachs during the operation, hence they will be asked to stop eating and taking non-clear liquids like soda or juices six hours prior to their breast uplift surgery. This six hours requirement must be followed correctly since foods and cloudy liquids usually take time to go through the stomach. On the other hand, clear liquids like water go through the stomach fast so it’s ok to stop taking those two hours before surgery.
Refrain from Non-steroidal Medicines
Non-steroidal drugs such as aspirin, Nurofen, Voltarol must be avoided one week prior to the mastopexy procedure because these kinds of medications cause blood thinning; hence the possibility of bleeding through the surgery is highly at risk.
Stop Smoking
Two weeks before the administration of breast uplift surgery, any patient who smokes must stop it. The reason for this cigarette restriction is because smoking interfere the body’s supply of blood to the skin plus it also interrupt a fast and safe healing afterwards.
Avoid Using Ointments
Putting any ointments or creams on the whole bust area must be avoided on the day of the operation itself as they interfere with the antiseptic lotions applied during the mastopexy surgery.
Get Rid of Nail Polish
All nail polish must be removed before the operation because throughout the surgery, the patients’ blood saturation is examined via their nails.
It’s very important that the above warnings and rules are obliged by each patient so they can keep themselves free from health dangers throughout and after the breast uplift surgery and for them to acquire wonderful outcomes.
