Good preparation makes surgery safer and recovery smoother. Your clinic will give specific instructions; these are the common essentials.
Weeks before
- Stop smoking/vaping as advised — it significantly impairs healing.
- Reach a stable weight.
- Complete any pre-operative health checks or blood tests.
- Review medications with your surgeon (some, such as certain blood thinners, may need adjusting).
Days before
- Arrange time off, transport home and help for the first few days.
- Buy your post-surgical support bra, loose front-fastening clothing and any supplies.
- Follow fasting instructions for the anaesthetic.
See what to bring and the recovery checklist.