09/03/2026
These are the questions my patients wish they had asked before surgery — not after. Swipe through, save this, and bring it to your consultation.
Yes 👍 please take everything I prescribe, exactly as directed. Your post-op medication protocol is designed to manage pain, prevent infection, and reduce swelling. Running out isn’t something to push through. Call my office and we will make sure you have what you need. Never stop a prescribed medication without checking with us first.
Nobody wants to talk about this one, but they should. Narcotic pain medication, which many patients need in the first few days after surgery, slows your digestive system significantly.
Most of my patients can shower within 48 to 72 hours after surgery, but this varies depending on your procedure and how your incisions are healing. The key is no soaking — no baths, pools, or hot tubs until I clear you. A gentle shower is very different from submerging your incisions in water.
This depends entirely on what procedure you had. After explant or a breast lift, I want you in a specific surgical bra for several weeks before transitioning to something with more structure. Going back to an underwire too soon can compromise your results and your comfort. When in doubt, ask us before you make the switch.
Save this for when you need it — and send it to someone who has a procedure coming up.
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