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In the days and weeks leading
In the days and weeks leading up to your breast augmentation, the most important thing you can do is following your surgeon's recommendations. Your surgeon may require blood work, a mammogram, or other pre-op preparations. Make sure your doctor knows what medications you are taking, since you may need to stop taking them in the weeks leading up to the breast augmentation procedure.
You'll also want to prepare your home by gathering necessary supplies so that you can rest after the surgery. Arrange for someone to take you home after your surgery, and possibly to stay with you for a day or two after you come home. If you smoke, now is a good time to quit, because smoking can interfere with the healing process.
On the day of your breast augmentation surgery, follow your doctor's guidelines as far as eating and drinking. Avoid alcohol consumption for at least 24 hours before surgery. Do not apply lotions or makeup, especially near the breast area. Leave contact lenses, body piercings, and jewelry at home, and wear clothing that is comfortable and loose-fitting, including a shirt that does not need to be pulled over your head.