It is recommended to stop taking medications such as birth control pills, hormonal drugs, vitamin, aspirin etc. 2 weeks prior to surgery if possible.
Any substance that could augment the blood-flow should be avoided from ingestion.
If you are under treatment of diabetes, thyroid issues, heart disease or hypertension, make sure you let our consultants know immediately.
Your time of recovery will depend on how healthy you are before surgery.
Smoking and drinking should be stopped from at least 3 days before the surgery.
We also advise you eat healthy food and stay away from processed foods.
On the day of the surgery, wearing loose-fitting clothing is recommended.
Jewelry, make-up, nail polish and contact lens should be removed.
For most surgeries, you will be under a certain type of anesthesia and some with sedation.
Anesthesia with sedation requires fasting for 6-8 hours while General Anesthesia requires fasting for 8-12 hours depending on your case, and is mandatory.