Preparing for Surgery

Read the page below to learn about the basic guidelines you will need to follow in preparation for surgery. Once your surgery has been scheduled, we will go over this information in detail to ensure you have no questions.

Dr. Torkian's Guide to Optimal Results

For patients about to undergo any kind of surgical procedure, preparation plays a key role in ensuring the best possible outcome.

While noninvasive procedures such as BOTOX or Ultherapy are simple, walk-in procedures, Dr. Torkian’s procedures that do require several weeks of preparation include:

Rhinoplasty
Facelift
Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)
Brow lift
Chin augmentation
Otoplasty (ear surgery)

Seamless Surgical Prep

Once your surgical procedure is scheduled, our office will provide you with plenty of materials that cover specific preparatory actions. If you have any questions at any point before your surgery, our office is available to you. We will ensure that you are completely prepared before surgery, allowing you to have peace of mind on the day of your procedure.

Preparing for Perfection

We’ve included a few basic guidelines below to give you an idea of what will be expected:

Stop smoking 3 weeks prior to surgery
Stop drinking 3 weeks prior to surgery
Start a healthy diet 3 weeks prior to surgery
Certain medications cannot be taken for 2 weeks both before and after the surgery, including Ibuprofen, anti-inflammatory drugs, and anticoagulants. Our office will provide you with a full list.
Begin a vitamin regimen 2 weeks prior to surgery
No food or drink after midnight the night before your procedure

While this is a general overview, it should help you understand the amount of preparation that will be asked of you. If you have any questions about specific aspects of your preparation, please call our office.

Preparing for Surgery

Dr. Torkian's Guide to Optimal Results

Seamless Surgical Prep

Preparing for Perfection

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