Dermabrasion or dermaplaning, as with any other surgical procedure, requires you to be in good health. Discuss any health concerns and problems that you may have with your doctor.
Before your surgical procedure, your doctor will take your health history and conduct a routine physical exam. You will be advised of any special things to avoid or things to do.
Here are a few general guidelines that you’ll probably be asked to follow:
- Don’t take aspirin or anti-inflammatories (such as ibuprofen) or any drugs containing these for at least two weeks before surgery. They can interfere with normal blood clotting.
- Don’t eat or drink anything after midnight the night before surgery. Your stomach needs to be completely empty when undergoing anesthesia or sedation.
- Avoid drinking alcohol a few days prior to surgery.
- If you smoke, stop smoking at least a week before your procedure and for at least a week afterward. Smoking decreases blood circulation in the skin and impedes healing.
- Wear something loose that opens in the front. You don’t want to put on anything that goes over your head after the procedure.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home. If your procedure has been fairly extensive, you may want to have a friend or relative care for you for 24 hours. You will be sore and prescription pain medication often has a groggy effect.
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