Preoperative Instructions Salt Lake City - Surgical Preparation Utah

For Plastic Surgery with Dr. Yates

Avoid aspirin for 10 days before plastic surgery as it can contribute to bleeding.
Avoid herbal medications as they can contribute to bleeding.
Avoid smoking/ nicotine as it can lead to problems with wound healing particularly in extensive operations.
- Dr. Yates will not do many procedures until you have quit for 6 weeks including breast reduction, breast lift , tummy tuck, and facelift.
Eat a healthy diet, avoid alcohol.
Report any illnesses to Dr. Yates.
Arrange for time off work/ childcare etc…
Arrange for someone to be with you on the day of surgery and night after surgery.

We will call to verify your surgery time the day before surgery. Be flexible as sometimes our surgery schedule changes.
Wash the surgical site with antibacterial soap the night before and morning of surgery.
Do not eat or drink anything after midnight or 8 hours before your scheduled surgery time. No exceptions (water, gum, coffee…). Medications may be taken with a sip of water.
Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to remove and replace (sweat pants and top that zips up the front).
Wear comfortable slip-on flat shoes.
Do not wear contacts (Bring your glasses if you wear them).
You may be given preoperative medications for nausea and sedation. Bring these with you and you will be instructed when to take them (generally 30 minutes before your procedure).
Bring your post-operative medications. You will not need to take your antibiotics until the following day. You may start pain medications in recovery if needed.