If you are diagnosed with the gynecoamstia, your healthcare professional might recommend you a surgery as the best option to get rid from gynecomastia. Before Gynecomastia surgery every patient should consider few things.
These are the common guides that your surgeon gives you if you are getting ready for the surgery.
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01. No aspirin or aspirin-containing drugs two weeks before surgery. Tylenol may be used as a substitute
02. Notify your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner or Vitamin E above 400 units a day & notify your doctor if you or any family members have had any blood coagulation problems such as bruising easily or prolonged bleeding with dental procedures.
03. Complete all preoperative testing lab work in three weeks before surgery.
04. Purchase a compression vest that you will wear after the surgery to keep your chest firm.
05. Shower and wash well the night before and the morning of your surgery. Do not apply deodorant, cream or powder to your body on the day of your surgery.
06. No jewellery, or contacts, on the day of your procedure. Wear comfortable clothing that buttons or zips up the front
07. Quit smoking. Smoking delays wound healing. No alcohol 24 hours before surgery. No food or liquid after midnight before surgery. These precautions are necessary for anaesthesia.
08. Please fill prescriptions before surgery.
09. Antibiotics will be prescribed. Please alert the physician of any allergies to medications. Antibiotics should be started the day before surgery. Pain medication is for after surgery and will help with discomfort.
Before you undergo gynecomastia surgery, it’s important to prepare yourself to ensure the best possible outcome and smooth recovery. While we have compiled a list of pre-surgery considerations it is important to seek your surgeon’s guidance.