Dr. Mazaheri Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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Rest Elevate your head and chest Start your medications Deep breathe, cough, and stretch Drink fluids Eating light Avoid salt Do not remove post-surgery garments Do not smoke Relax Message: only rely on the advice of your own doctor who is familiar with your medical history and care. Always call your doctor’s office with specific medical questions.

Most patients will not be required to stay overnight. However, we do recommend packing a small bag to bring with you to the surgery center on the day of your scheduled surgery date. Our recommendations include: - Drivers license - Insurance card - Eye glasses and an eyeglass case - Crackers to eat after surgery which will help relieve nausea - Pillow and throw blanket (optional). For tummy tuck or body lift patients, lightly hugging or pressing a pillow against your stomach will make you feel more secure.

- Eat healthy and drink fluids. - Remove dark-colored nail polish. - Remove all jewelry and piercings - A pre-anesthesia call will be made the day before your surgery. - Confirm your arrival time and your route to and from the surgery center with your -designated driver. - Do NOT eat or drink anything after midnight the day before your surgery.

While recovering from surgery, you may not be able to keep up with your regular beauty or hygiene routine. We recommend making any hair, body, or skin appointments before your scheduled surgery. Haircuts and Color - Particularly for facelift patients, it could take up to 3-4 weeks before you can color your hair. We recommend longer for browlift patients. Please consult with Dr. Mazaheri after your healing process to determine when it is safe to go in for a haircut or color. Manicures and Pedicures - If you decide to color your nails, please select a light or pale color with no decals or designs. Shellac and artificial nails are acceptable as long as the nail polish is a light color. During surgery, it is necessary that the pulse oximeter can shine through the polish. Shaving and Waxing - Shaving and waxing is very difficult to do during your recovery. To avoid any uncomfort, we recommend shaving or waxing before your scheduled surgery date.

We’ve put together some helpful tips to make your home recovery-friendly. The suggestions below have come from previous patients that have shared their recovery experiences with us. A bedside table - Arrange any items you think you may need on this table for easy accessibility. This could include a remote control, iPad, chargers, magazines, drinks, flex straws, lip balm, wipes, elastic bands, scarves, or a notepad and pen. We recommend keeping your pre-op booklet handy as well. Prescribed medications - Keep them organized on your bedside table. Measuring cup - Keep your measuring cup provided in your surgical kit near your bathroom sink. Important phone numbers - A list of important phone numbers should be kept near you during recovery. This includes your caregivers number, close friends and family, and our number (480) 951-4343. Pillows and blankets Comfortable Clothes Cash Organized refrigerator Plasticware and paper plates, cups, and bowls

We have put together a list of supplies we recommend having readily available to make your recovery as comfortable as possible. This list has been compiled from Dr. Mazaheri’s patient feedback over the years. Highly Recommended: Dial Antibacterial Foamy Soap Bacitracin or Polysporin Antibiotic Ointment and Q-Tips Milk of Magnesia, Dulcolax, or Miralax It is common for patients to feel drowsy and sluggish after surgery. If you’re lacking the energy to follow through your regular hygiene routine, we recommend keeping these products handy following your surgery: Skin wipes Colgate Wisps Razors with built-in shave bars (Venus Breeze or Schick Intuition) Extra clothing Dressings Flexible straws Traction socks Shower chairs Single-serve nutritious snacks and meals Entertainment

In your consultation, Dr. Mazaheri may order lab tests to be done prior to your surgery. If you have a test done at a radiology center, please be sure to follow up with us to make sure that we have received the results before your pre-op appointment. It is imperative that we have this information before your scheduled procedure. Medical Records Dr. Mazaheri requires all medical records before a procedure can be scheduled. We will require that you fill out a Records Release form which will be faxed during your visit. We will be contacting you before your pre-op appointment to confirm that we have received the updated medical records. Prescriptions Prescriptions will be given to you prior to your pre-op appointment. We give them to you beforehand to allow plenty of time to get them filled. Spend this time before the surgery to read the instructions and become familiar with the medication you will be taking.

Aspirin, diet pills, and common vitamin supplements can cause bleeding after surgery, increase swelling, raise blood pressure, or alter your sugar levels. Please reference our list of OTC medicines, diet pills, and supplements that you should stop taking two weeks prior to your surgery date. It is safe to start taking these OTC medicines, diet pills, and supplements at least two weeks after your surgery date. If you are taking the diet pill, Phentermine, you MUST stop at least 4 weeks prior to your surgery date. Stop taking: Aspirin, Advil, or Motrin Any diet pills or herb blends designed to control appetites Vitamin E Chromium Garlic Ginger Ginkgo Goldenseal Flaxseed Fish Oil Echinacea Saw Palmetto Ephedra Ginseng Feverfew Kava-Kava St. John’s Wort Valerian Root

It’s no secret that smoking is bad for you. Most people are aware that it can hinder your recovery after any surgery. Smoking is a much bigger issue when you’re planning on having plastic surgery. This is because plastic surgical operations live on the edge of your blood supply. When doing these operations, plastic surgeons are really operating at the limit of what circulation to the skin and other tissues will allow; living on the edge so to speak. In order to have adequate circulation, they do not only need to leave enough blood vessel intact, but they must also ensure that the blood which flows through these vessels is sufficient. Certain things can affect this blood flow and the biggest and baddest of these is cigarette smoke. While the nicotine in cigarette smoke is the most dangerous element, the carbon monoxide and the hydrogen cyanide do not provide any benefits either.

If you are a female, you are required to take a pregnancy test at the surgery center before your procedure. At least two tests per year come back positive. If you are pregnant, you cannot move forward with plastic surgery.

Now is not the time to start a new aggressive workout routine. You want to maintain your level of fitness while avoiding injuries, so don’t overdo it. Instead, think about light cardio, low-weight strength training, and, particularly, stretching. Barre workouts, yoga, and pilates classes are great choices because they concentrate on your overall well-being and posture. Focus on strengthening and stretching your core muscles (back and abs). This is particularly important for tummy tuck and body lift patients. After your surgery, you won’t be walking upright for a while. Having strong core stability will help prevent back pain.

If you get the best results from your surgery and closer to your ideal body weight, now must be the time to go on a super low-calorie diet right? Wrong! We hear this all the time from patients planning their surgery. Contrary to popular belief, crash-dieting before your surgery is completely counter-productive. Your body needs protein, iron, nutrients, and yes, even fat to recover properly. Eat a healthy and balanced diet, skip the booze, and don’t go crazy cutting calories.

These recovery times are the average time patients take off from work to recover from their surgery. If your job is physically strenuous, you’ll need more time. Likewise, downtime is a particular concern to our facial plastic surgery patients. If you bruise easily or are very concerned that friends/family will notice, you may need longer. Breast Augmentation: less than 1 week Breast Lift: less than 1 week Breast Reduction: 1-2 weeks Brachioplasty (arm lift) - 1 week Liposuction: 1 week Gynecomastia (male chest reduction): 1 week Tummy Tuck: 2-4 weeks Mommy Makeover: 2-4 weeks Body Lift: 4 weeks Facelift: 2 weeks Eyelid Surgery: 2 weeks