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Preparing for Plastic Surgery

woman smilingPrepare for your Plastic Surgery

The idea of undergoing plastic surgery should not be a random spur of the moment inspiration. Patients do best when they are properly prepared. Dr. Alexander gives specific recommendations before and after surgery for your safety, comfort and to optimize healing and results. Below are a few guidelines to consider when planning a cosmetic procedure.

Health

Being in good health is important! You want to make sure you do not have any medical conditions that can interfere with surgery. It is important to let us know of any current medical conditions at your consultation appointment. Also, depending on the surgery of interest, it may be recommended to be within 15-20 lbs. of your ideal weight before making any enhancements.

Medications

You will be asked to avoid some prescription and over-the-counter medications that thin the blood or may interfere with anesthesia or surgery healing. To make things easy for you, we will provide you a list of the medications to avoid and the duration of cessation prior to your procedure.

Smoking

There are many reasons why you should not smoke. Specifically for plastic surgery, smoking constricts the oxygen rich blood flow and prohibits it from circulating properly. This diminishes your body’s ability to heal and causes scars to mend poorly. The amount of time we would request you hold off on smoking would be based on your procedure and overall health.

Follow Recommendations 

At our office you will have a designated pre-operative appointment to review before and after surgery information you may not have even thought about. Guidelines about appropriate activity level, specific garments as you heal, medication instructions, and even preparing your home for recovery. We also provide you with the information to take home for you to share with the ones that will be taking care of you after surgery. Undergoing plastic surgery is the perfect time to get some rest and relaxation!

Dr. Alexander & Co. would be happy to answer any questions you may have and help you gather information to properly prepare your for surgery!

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1725 Village Center Circle, Suite 150
Las Vegas, Nevada USA | (702) 242-6776

"Dr. Alexander and his staff are all accommodating and friendly. Dr. Alexander takes time to really address your concerns and questions. He is an awesome doctor. We highly recommend him to anyone in need of cosmetic surgery.” five star rating

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