Patient Instructions - Bright Plastic Surgery (2024)

Pre-op instructions are important for any surgery. We always recommend talking with someone about plastic or cosmetic procedures well in advance so you understand what’s involved from start to finish. At our office, we work closely with each person who is considering having something like this done by giving them all the information needed.’

These steps will help you be prepared before going into Bright Plastic Surgery to have your procedure done, and it can make a huge difference in the outcome of everything.

Before scheduling your surgery with Bright Plastic Surgery, one of the first things that we do is make sure to sign a contract and put you in contact with a patient consultant so they can guide you through this journey. After signing up, one of our coordinators will help you select what day would be best for getting ready for your procedure and how long before it’s necessary to start preparing by having complete blood tests done as well as weight measurements which determine whether or not you’ll qualify.

Any patient that follows this guide can also avoid cancellation of the surgery and the penalty fee associated with it.

• DON´T SMOKE or consume ANY nicotine products for a minimum of THREE weeks before your surgery. Avoid being a secondhand smoker.
• DON'T DRINK alcoholic beverages TWO WEEKS before surgery.
• DON'T consume any drugs
• DON´T take any Aspirin or related product, Vitamin E, allergic medication, dietary supplements, or diet pills TWO weeks prior to surgery.
• Prior to the surgery, REMOVE all acrylic, gel and nail polish. You may also cut them on both hands and keep them clean.
• PLAN in advance your days off and anything you need to do before surgery, so you can avoid canceling yourself at the last minute.
• SUBMIT your lab results and medical clearance as soon as the coordinator requires it, with a minimum of 5 days prior to surgery.

• DON´T eat or drink ANYTHING for 24 hours before the surgery, NOT EVEN WATER.
• TAKE a shower with antibacterial soap and thoroughly clean the areas of the body to be operated on for ten minutes, especially under the arms for breast surgery and groin areas for body surgery.
• AVOID being near a smoker and you must not smoke as well under any circ*mstances.
• INFORM if you have any signs of cold, infection, boils, or pustules.

• REMOVE all jewelry and leave at home any valuable items like watches, wallets, cell phones, etc.
• TAKE a shower in the morning of the surgery with antibacterial soap and thoroughly clean the areas of the body to be operated on for ten minutes, especially under the arms for breast surgery and groin areas for body surgery.
• DON´T wear any makeup, lip gloss, perfumes, powders, or lotions of any kind.
• BRING a robe for after surgery, wear cotton socks and comfortable shoes. If possible wear slippers.
• REMOVE contact lenses and piercings on all the body.

• REMOVE dentures prior to going to the operating room. If needed, bring a denture cup.
• There is a possibility that your surgery will be advanced, so you MUST BE AVAILABLE at any time of the day and make preparations in case this happens.
• BE ON TIME to your appointment, as a 30 minutes delay can result in cancellation of the surgery and a penalty can be charged.
• If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian MUST accompany you.
• ARRANGE for someone to drive you home (or hotel) after your procedure as you MAY NOT DRIVE under any circ*mstances. In addition, you can only use the Uber services if an adult accompanies you.

Every patient is different, so every single post-op instruction will need to be tailored to their needs. However, following up on some basic guidelines can help to keep you healthy and happy down the line.

Please, take into account that EACH DOCTOR has their own post-operation instructions for each surgery procedure.

• Please, arrange for someone to be with you at home the first 24 HOURS after your procedure as you will be sleepy and can become dizzy for several hours.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS given by your doctor and none else, especially no family or friends with no medical expertise.
• DON´T DRINK ALCOHOL for at least three weeks after surgery, to help the healing process to go smoothly.
• DON´T SMOKE for a minimum of EIGHT weeks after your procedure.
• EAT protein and keep hydrated.
• AVOID stress, moving hard. No normal exercise is allowed and not heavy lifting over 5 pounds
• LISTEN to your body. If you experience pain or fatigue take the measurements to keep the healing process in the most comfortable way for you and always be patient with yourself during those post-op days.

• Do not lift more than 5 pounds for 6 weeks.
• Only wear a sports bra that closes in the front, or use the one we provide at the clinic for 6 weeks.
• Do not smoke or be in contact with smokers for 8 weeks after surgery.
• Avoid getting the tape wet, if they get wet, dry very well with a cold air dryer.
• Eat enough protein and keep hydrated.

• Do not lift more than 5 pounds for two weeks
• Don’t sit for 6 weeks, only using your BBL pillow.
• You can sit fully after 8 weeks but should avoid long periods of sitting.
• It is necessary for the patient to have 10 to 15 massages after the surgery. The more massages are done, the better results will be.
• Use a smaller faja (girdle) if necessary for a tight fit.
• After seeing the nurse 24 hours after surgery, and knowing that everything is fine, you can begin to massage and take a shower.
• Use foam and board for sitting.
• If you have drains, walk every 2 hours for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Hydrate and consume protein after surgery

• Sleeping tilted at a 45-degree angle for TWO weeks.
• Avoid getting the tape wet, if they get wet, dry very well with a cold air dryer.
• Wash the navel with soap and water and add a little triple antibiotic or Neosporin.
• After the wound is completely closed, you can apply a healing cream if directed by your doctor.
• It is recommended to walk for 10 to 15 minutes every 2 hours to improve your drainage.
• After the tape is removed in two weeks, you can start giving your massages, but do not force them.

Tobacco products can cause wound healing to be slower and more difficult. It is important that you stop smoking, chewing tobacco, or using any other form of nicotine for at least three weeks before your surgery as well as after the procedure has been completed. If you are unable to stay clean from these substances during this time period, it may affect how quickly tissue heals and if there will even be enough healthy tissue leftover on which a scar could develop in future years without something serious happening first like necrosis (dead cells).

The prohibition also includes any vaping or hookah use. This is especially important if you want to obtain an optimal surgical result.

Doctors recommend at least eight weeks post-op without nicotine. You should avoid secondhand smoke and cigarette replacements during the perioperative period, which includes 30 days before and after surgery to get a speedy recovery.

There is a strict no smoking, drinking, or drug policy in our clinic. If you have any alcohol, nicotine, or drugs on the day of your surgery it will be immediately canceled and there will be an additional penalty fee applied to the bill that can’t go ignored.

In an instance where a patient needs to reschedule after any incident that results in the cancellation of surgery, they must pay their balance owed in full and be subject to new availability. In order for patients not to have this happen again, we encourage them to follow instructions by avoiding nicotine or alcohol as directed.