Some general guidelines are listed below:

Stop taking any medication containing aspirin at least 1 week prior to your surgery. These medications interfere with blood clotting, increasing the risk of bruising and excessive bleeding. They are present in many cold and headache remedies, so check your labels, and if in doubt, call us! Also avoid medications that contain Ibuprofen.

Avoid alcohol as much as possible for one week prior to your surgery. Avoid alcohol completely for 48 hours prior to your surgery.

Stop smoking. Smoking interferes with the circulation to the skin. It increases the risk of wound healing problems.

Avoid taking any supplements with Vitamin E.