+ DO refrain from applying fake tan for a period of 7 days prior to your operation date
+ DO NOT apply any moisturiser to your skin for a period of 24 hours prior to your operation
+ DO NOT drink any alcohol 48 hours prior or post surgery
+ DO ensure you are well hydrated the day before your surgery, and if your procedure is in the morning please try and have a snack in the evening before going to bed
+ DO remove false eyelashes or nails including acrylic and gel overlays, makeup and piercings before you arrive at the clinic
+ DO Shower either the evening before or the morning of your operation
+ DO NOT apply anything topically to your skin after showering including deodorant
+ DO tie your hair up if it is long
+ DO wear loose fitting clothes to clinic so that you can change easily both before and after your procedure
+ DO advise your nurse before surgery if you think there is any chance you may be pregnant
+ DO NOT smoke or take recreational drugs prior to surgery – for many procedures such as such as; breast surgery, abdominal reshaping and facelifts, one should stop 2 weeks before surgery