Procedures
Cheek Lift or Midface Lift Preoperative Considerations
Preparing for a Cheek Lift/Midface Lift: Preoperative Information
All patients undergoing elective Beverly Hills plastic surgery procedures should be in
good health. Generally, you will see your primary care doctor for a physical exam and
routine lab work. This is done several weeks prior to the surgery date. Please inform
Dr. Aharonov of any existing medical conditions, medications, previous surgical
procedures, or the use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs. Plastic surgical procedures are
best performed on patients that do not have any medical conditions that impair
healing, and are nonsmokers.
It is very important to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories
such as Advil, Motrin or Alleve for two weeks prior to surgery. These medications may
cause abnormal bleeding during surgery or an increase in bruising postop. A list of
over the counter medications and supplements to avoid will be given to you during
your preoperative consultation.
It is also best to avoid alcohol and very salty foods for three days before surgery to
prevent your skin from retaining fluid and swelling. The night before your surgery, do
not have anything to eat or drink after midnight in order to insure that you have an
empty stomach prior to anesthesia. If needed, you may take your essential
medications with a tiny sip of water in the early morning of your procedure.
You should be in the most optimal nutritional state prior to surgery. An adequate diet
with certain vitamin supplements such as Vitamin C is recommended. Dr. Aharonov
can discuss nutritional supplements with you during your preop consult.
Cheek Lift or Midface Lift with Endotines Overview
Anesthetic Considerations for Cheek Lift / Midface Lift
Post Operative Considerations for Cheek Lift /Midface Lift: What to Expect After a Cheek Lift