Preparing For Surgery

At the pre-op meeting, you will receive prescriptions for the convenience and assurance of having them filled prior to the operation. You will meet with our scheduling coordinators to receive final instructions, directions, and pre-operative supplements. At this time, you will also meet with our financial coordinator to finalize your surgical fee(s).

It is our mission to assure that when you leave the pre-operative meeting, you will know that your safety concerns are our utmost priority — throughout the entire pre-operative, operative and post-operative processes.

The Pre-Operative Appointment

Nursing Service

Egrari plastic surgery center works with a group of recovery nurses to provide post-operative care and we are happy to share their information with you.

This group of nurses are independent and are well known to us. They are experienced and provide a nice complement to our care and instructions.

Recovery Products

At Egrari Plastic Surgery Center we want to provide our patients with easy access to all of post-operative necessities. Here we have provided information on products and options to create to ensure a swift and comfortable recovery.

Recovery Products

Vitamin Supplements Optimal Nutrition For Plastic Surgery Patients

Nowadays, many patients take nutritional supplements in increasing amounts. While generally safe, their use around the time of surgery may not be desirable. VitaMedica’s surgery supplements have been specially formulated to eliminate any nutrients that may have an adverse effect on your outcome. This improves surgical safety.

VitaMedica’s surgery supplements also provide nutrients that support internal wound care by enhancing the body’s natural mechanisms for repair and healing. This helps to ensure optimal surgical outcomes.

All of our Bellevue facial cosmetic surgery patients will be provided with a supply of appropriate VitaMedica supplements in their pre-operative visits. Please check with our Patient Care Coordinator to determine which nutritional products would be optimum for your desired outcome. They are also available for purchase if you would like an extra boost in your recovery process for other procedures.

A Complete Product List Is Available Online At: WWW.VITAMEDICA.COM

Silicone Scar Treatments

Depending on your procedure you will get an order form with instructions for your silicone scar treatments. We have a few different options:

Biocorneum

This is a silicone gel treatment that is used as an alternative for those who undergo arm lift procedures. Because this is such a hard area to keep a silicone sheeting over the scar, we apply bioCorneum silicone gel to the scar instead.

Gelzone / Oleeva

Several studies have shown that the use of silicone sheeting can greatly reduce the thickness of scars if used properly and at the correct stage of the healing process. We use Implantech Gelzone wraps for body procedures such as the Lower Body Lift. For other procedures like, Breast Enhancement and Tummy Tucks we like to use Oleeva.

A Complete Product List Is Available Online At: www.biocorneum.com

Recovery Garments

All garments needed for your procedure(s) are provided the day of surgery. All additional garments can be purchased here in our office or online.

If you order your garment online, be sure that you are purchasing the correct garment—wearing the wrong garment can effect your healing process and even your results.

A Complete Product List Is Available Online At: www.marena.com

Pain Control Post-operative

EXPAREL is a non-narcotic local analgesic. It is administered during your procedure directly into the surgical site. A single application of EXPAREL is long lasting. EXPAREL is also proven to help patients use fewer narcotics as they start their recovery. Products that contain bupivacaine, the active ingredient in EXPAREL, may cause temporary numbness in the area injected.

A Complete Product List Is Available Online At: www.exparel.com

About Nutrition

We encourage every patient to eat well and be healthy, especially those who plan to take on extensive procedures.

Nutrition is one of the most important components for maximizing the healing and recovery process and the long term physical results of your surgical procedure. A healthy diet is rich in whole foods, optimizes digestion and absorption of nutrients, minimizes inflammation and speeds healing. Improving your nutritional status and lifestyle habits can positively affect your entire surgical experience.

For These Reasons Egrari Plastic Surgery Center Has Partnered With Certified Nutritionist, Angela Pifer.

Angela’s unique programs offer you unparalleled support through day to day guidance, structure and accountability. At the end of the day, it’s all about results.

To ensure that your diet and lifestyle habits will sustain your cosmetic results, health, and vitality long term, Egrari Plastic Surgery Center strongly suggests that our patients engage in a customized nutrition program with Angela.

You Will Learn

How to optimize your nutritional health for surgery
Specific nutritional supplements vital to your recovery, health, and healing
What foods to eat and how to plan simple meals including the foods you like
The best sources of protein for healing, recovery, and health
What fats reduce inflammation, promote healthy skin, and weight
Foods and supplements to limit or avoid before, during, and after surgery

Nutritional Guidelines And Meal Plans Will Be Made Available To You At Your Appointment.

Angela carries a master in science degree from Bastyr University and has been in private practice for close to a decade. Through her private practice Angela has successfully helped thousands of clients address stubborn weight loss and sluggish metabolisms.

This expertise combined with her research on empowering personal change, epi-genetics (how your environment affects your genes), nutrition, and exercise has allowed her to create truly innovative and effective programs. Learn more about Angela by visiting www.NutritionNorthwest.com

Preparing For Surgery

The Pre-Operative Appointment

Nursing Service

Recovery Products

Vitamin Supplements Optimal Nutrition For Plastic Surgery Patients

Silicone Scar Treatments

Biocorneum

Gelzone / Oleeva

Recovery Garments

Pain Control Post-operative

About Nutrition

You Will Learn

Nutritional Guidelines And Meal Plans Will Be Made Available To You At Your Appointment.

Schedule a Consultation