Breast Augmentation Information Resource for Southern California including Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, San Diego, and Beverly Hills.
Breast Enlargement
- Overview of Breast Augmentation
- Incision for Breast Augmentation
- Breast Enlargement and Mammograms
- Benefits of Breast Enlargement
- Are you a good candidate for Breast Implants?
- Dr. Cruise's philosophy regarding Breast Enlargement
- Possible complications of Breast Augmentation
- Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implants
Prior to Breast Enlargement surgery
BEFORE SURGERY
- Avoid sunbathing for 2 weeks prior to surgery.
- Quit smoking at least 2 weeks prior to surgery as nicotine can impair and delay healing.
- Stop all aspirin containing products, medications that contains blood thinners (Motrin, Advil etc.) vitamin E and herbal supplements 2 weeks prior to surgery. You can take 1 multivitamin a day.
- Let the doctor know of all medications taken daily.
- Make sure all requested labs, mammogram and doctors clearance are delivered to Dr. Cruise's office on time.
THINGS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SURGERY
- Medications.
- Garment. You will be provided with a surgical bra.
- ScarLess®. ScarLess® is a prescription strength cream with vitamin E, silicone and Hydrocortisone to help minimize redness and elevation of the scars. You can purchase ScarLess® at our office.
- Surgical tape for your incisions will be provided at your follow up. You may be instructed to purchase silicone sheets.
Optional
Arnica - www.alpinepharm.com - may decrease bruising, or help it to go away faster. Patients with high blood pressure should not take this herb.
THE DAY OF SURGERY
- Do not eat anything for 8 hours and drink for 6 before surgery.
- You may shower and shampoo your hair the night before or morning of your surgery .
- You may brush and rinse your teeth, but do not eat or drink anything. Do not wear makeup or moisturizers on your face or eyes.
- Do not bring any jewelry or valuables with you on the day of surgery.
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes, preferably button up or zipped up top. Wear flat, comfortable shoes. Remove contact lenses, dentures and nipple rings before surgery.
- Someone must drive you home and stay with you the first night.
- Take 2 pills of Celebrex at 1 hour before surgery.
Breast Augmentation Information Resource for Orange County, Newport Beach, Los Angeles, San Diego, Beverly Hills, and Southern California

