1.      Do no take any medication that contains aspirin, vitamin E, weight loss medication or any Chinese herbs for 2 weeks before the surgery. A complete drug list will be provided on your pre-op appointment date.

2.      Arrange for an adult to drive you to and from your surgery. You CAN NOT take a taxi home. You must also arrange for an adult to stay with you for 24 hours after the breast augmentation operation.

3.      Do not smoke for at least 2 weeks prior to the surgery.

4.      After the first dressing change, wear your bra continuously day and night to support and position the implants.

5.      Driving is permitted after a few days, only if you are not taking pain medications or muscle relaxors.

6.      Avoid heavy lifting, exercise or excessive movement of your arms for 2 weeks.

7.      You may resume all normal activities after 3 weeks of the breast augmentation surgery.

More specific recommendations will be made when you come to our La Jolla / San Diego clinic.

If you would like to know more about breast augmentation surgery, you can contact us by phone, email or schedule an appointment at Dr. Soltero's office:

4510 Executive Drive Suite #105
San Diego CA 92121
(858) 457-8686
ines@solteromd.com