Before Surgery - advice from the surgeon

Do not take Vitamin E, medication containing Aspirin (such as Motrin and Advil) which could result in excessive bleeding. Some dietary supplements - herbs, mixing herbal medications may cause similar problems.  It is best to cut out all supplementation altogether a minimum of 1 week before surgery.

It is extremely important to stop smoking for at least 4 weeks preferably more before and 4 weeks or more after surgery. Smoking  delays healing because the blood supply to the skin is reduced. To minimize possible complications such as skin loss and major scarring, smokers must stop using all tobacco products. Nicorette gum and nicotine patches release the harmful vasoconstrictor and cannot be used.

Your surgeon will advise you what time you should stop eating or have any fluids the night before the surgery during your consultation.