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Patient Preparation Guide for Plastic Surgery

Your Journey to a Safe and Successful Surgery Starts Here
At Grandville Medical & Laser Group, your safety, comfort, and results are our top priorities. Proper preparation before plastic surgery plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth surgical experience, quick recovery, and optimal results.
This guide walks you through what to do before, on the day of, and after your procedure.
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Pre-Surgery Preparation: 2-4 Weeks Before Surgery
1. Medical Evaluation & Clearance
•Attend your pre-surgical consultation with your surgeon.
•Complete any laboratory tests or medical evaluations requested (e.g., blood work, ECG, imaging).
•If you have chronic medical conditions (diabetes, hypertension), ensure they are well-managed and approved by your primary care physician.
2. Medications & Supplements
•Inform your surgeon of ALL medications, vitamins, and supplements you’re taking.
•You may need to stop taking the following at least two weeks before surgery (as directed):
•Blood thinners (Aspirin, Ibuprofen, NSAIDs)
•Herbal supplements (Ginkgo, Ginseng, Garlic, Fish oil)
•Continue any essential medications (approved by your surgeon).
3. Smoking & Alcohol
•Stop smoking completely at least 4 weeks before and after surgery. Smoking greatly increases the risk of complications, delayed healing, and scarring.
•Avoid alcohol for at least 72 hours before surgery.
4. Nutrition & Hydration
•Eat a balanced, healthy diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals to support healing.
•Stay hydrated, drinking plenty of water in the days leading up to surgery.
5. Weight Stability
•Maintain a stable weight before surgery. Significant weight changes can affect your surgical plan and results.
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One Week Before Surgery
•Arrange transportation: You’ll need someone to drive you home after your procedure.
•Organize home care: Ask a family member or friend to stay with you for the first 24-72 hours post-surgery.
•Prepare your recovery space at home:
•Comfortable pillows
•Clean sheets
•Post-op medications
•Easy-to-access essentials
•Loose, comfortable clothing
•Fill all prescribed medications ahead of time, including pain relievers and antibiotics.
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The Day Before Surgery
•Confirm your arrival time and instructions with Grandville.
•Do not eat or drink after midnight, unless instructed otherwise.
•Remove nail polish, contact lenses, jewelry, and body piercings.
•Shower using an antibacterial soap to reduce bacteria on your skin.
•Get a good night’s sleep!
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On the Day of Surgery
Arrival at the Clinic
•Arrive at Grandville Medical & Laser Group at your scheduled time.
•Wear loose, comfortable clothing with a front-opening shirt and slip-on shoes.
•Do not wear makeup, moisturizers, deodorant, or perfumes.
What to Bring
•A photo ID
•Your list of medications
•Any medical records or test results requested
•A trusted person to take you home after surgery
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Post-Surgery Preparation: What to Expect
1. Pain and Discomfort
•Some pain, swelling, and bruising are normal.
•Take prescribed pain medications as directed.
2. Movement
•Start gentle movement (walking around) as soon as possible to prevent blood clots.
•Avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 4-6 weeks, or as advised.
3. Wound Care
•Follow instructions on how to clean and dress your wounds.
•Watch for signs of infection (redness, swelling, warmth, or discharge).
4. Compression Garments
•Wear your compression garment as instructed. This helps reduce swelling, support healing tissues, and enhance results (especially after liposuction, tummy tuck, or BBL).
5. Follow-Up Appointments
•Attend all scheduled post-op visits so your surgeon can monitor your recovery.
•Don’t hesitate to contact Grandville for any concerns or unusual symptoms.
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Important Reminders
•Avoid smoking and alcohol during recovery.
•Hydrate well and eat nutritious meals to aid healing.
•Avoid direct sun exposure on scars; use sunscreen after wounds heal.
•Be patient! Final results may take 3-6 months, depending on the procedure.
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Recovery Essentials Checklist
•Prescribed medications
•Compression garment(s)
•Ice packs (if recommended)
•Loose, soft clothing
•Pillows to elevate the body (especially after BBL, tummy tuck, breast surgery)
•Bottled water and healthy snacks
•Scar cream or silicone sheets (when approved by your surgeon)
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When to Call Grandville Immediately
•Fever over 38°C
•Excessive bleeding or drainage
•Severe pain not controlled by medication
•Shortness of breath or chest pain
•Redness, swelling, or discharge from the surgical site
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Contact Information
For questions or emergencies, contact:
•Lekki Clinic: 0817 153 0599
•Surulere Clinic: 0816 454 8279, 0812 020 8868
•Abuja Clinic: 0817 323 3025
Or visit: www.gml.com.ng
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At Grandville, Your Safety Comes First.
We’re with you every step of the way—from consultation through recovery—ensuring world-class care and exceptional results.
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Post Operative Care

Postoperative care is the care you receive after a surgical procedure. It is a vital aspect of patient care which we take seriously at Grandville medical and laser. It often includes, recovery from Anaesthesia , pain management , wound care and management of other co-morbidities. The goal of postoperative care is to prevent complications, promote healing of the surgical site/s, and to ensure that you return to a good state of health.

The type of care you will receive depends on the type of surgery you intend to have, as well as your pre existing health history.

Postoperative care for most people usually begins immediately after surgery. In our facility, It begins right from the first consultation in the doctors office, in the theater and lasts through the duration of your hospital stay and continues after you’ve been discharged.

As part of your postoperative care, during consultation, you are provided with Read more “Post Operative Care”

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General Anaesthesia- Allay your fears

You might have heard cases of people waking up in the middle of a major surgery or people passing on from anaesthesia. As a surgeon, I get a lot of request from patients who are afraid to go under the General anaesthesia because of these incidences. They request to have their procedures done under Local Anaesthesia which leaves them widely awake but with partially deadened part of the body to be operated upon.

For patients who asks for this option of anaesthetic, I tell them that we do not employ that form of anaesthesia for certain procedures because of the following reasons: If Read more “General Anaesthesia- Allay your fears”

Thinking of Cosmetic Surgery
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THINKING COSMETIC SURGERY ?

It is not uncommon to have people walk into the clinic for consultation holding tightly to a portrait of how they want to look immediately after waking up from anesthesia.”Doctor , this is how i want to look”. It would seem as though cosmetic surgery would transform an alligator into a butterfly.

People get cosmetic surgery for many reasons. Some want to look younger. Others seek to change a body feature they’ve never liked, some aim at restoring their confidence after losing their former selves to natural events like pregnancy, ageing or previous botched surgeries while some others just totally want to run away from themselves into a brand new body.

While the decision is a personal one, it is important to note Read more “THINKING COSMETIC SURGERY ?”

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What you need to know about skin grafting?

What is a skin grafting?
Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a healthy skin tissue from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.
A skin graft is the healthy skin taken from an area of your body called the donor site. The skin may be taken from an area near the injury to match the area where the graft will be placed. Grafts that are artificial or come from another person or animal may be used temporarily. These are used as covers when large areas of the skin are damaged. They are replaced with your own skin over time. Read more “What you need to know about skin grafting?”

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Gynecomastia (Man Boobs)

I ran into an old secondary school mate the other day and we decided to catch up on old times. We laughed over a lot of things, over stupid pranks we played on each other as youngsters, over fights we had, and over all manna of mischievous activities. We also recalled how he was often teased on end over his “man boobs”.
Oh boy, we gave the guy some serious hard time and would often taunt him with girlish names. He joined us in JSS 3 and as a new student, he would often erupt into violent tempers and attempt to fight everyone but as he realised that students were not likely to relent, as long as he was a student in that school, he decided to stop fighting us, get used to it and even joined us in making fun of himself.
Read more “Gynecomastia (Man Boobs)”

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Dr Laser’s Diary Brazilian Butt Lift- Enhancing a Woman’s Sexuality.

As a plastic surgeon, I have met, conversed and even counselled countless number of women over the years and I have come to the conclusion that a woman’s joy and fulfilment is tantamount to the perception she has about herself and frankly speaking, physical beauty plays a major role in defining this perception.

For this reason, my work as a body sculptor has brought me great satisfaction. I get satisfaction and joy from the reaction on the faces of my patients when they see their new bodies, from every letter they write me, from their testimonials, from stories of marriages been fixed, and ultimately from all the women we have helped achieve body goals.
Read more “Dr Laser’s Diary Brazilian Butt Lift- Enhancing a Woman’s Sexuality.”

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Consultation with the Lady at the Airport- What you should know about breast lift

Consultation with the Lady at the airport –  What you should know about Breast lift

The other day as I sat in one of the Airport restaurants, flipping through a magazine while I waited for my flight to Abuja, I noticed a lady sitting adjacent to me flipping through her phone and stealing glances at me.

After few minutes, she looked up from her phone and blurted out

“Dr Laser?” before I could reply, she went on to say…” of Grandville…? The plastic surgeon?”

Oh boy, I knew there was no escaping on this one. I had no choice but to answer in the affirmative

“yesss”

“oh my God! Oh my God! I’m finally meeting with you, I follow you on Instagram” while she dramatized I silently hoped she would simply just say hi and go her merry way leaving me to enjoy my peace and quiet. Well that did not happen as I watched her change her seat to sit right next to me. Read more “Consultation with the Lady at the Airport- What you should know about breast lift”

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Liposuction or Tummy Tuck- Which suits you best?

A patient walked into my office the other day requesting for a tummy tuck. Upon examination, i discovered that what she really needed was a liposuction.  In this line of work, i get to meet alot of people who desire a flatter tummy and fit figure but are unable to tell one procedure separate from the other. People tend to confuse Liposuction from a Tummy tuck and this lady happens to be one of the many patients i’ve had to school.

In the simpliest way that i could, i educated her that a Liposuction consist of removing the deposits of fat located in between the skin and the abdominal muscles, through some tiny incisions made in the skin.

Liposuction can be used to treat areas of excesses fat on the abdomen and back, arms, thigh, breast, neck,calves, saddle bags etc. Hence, the procedure is suitable for people who have firm elastic skin with pockets of fat in certain areas.

Abdominoplasty which is popularly known as Tummy tuck is suitable for patients with loose abdominal skin or muscles. Loose skin can occur after childbirth or when there has been a massive weight loss.

In Tummy tuck procedure, a long incision is made in the lower abdomen, just above the pubic area where torn and weak muscles are repaired using stitches to tighten the muscles after which extra skin is removed.

In some cases, both procedures are recommended depending on the anatomy of the patient.

So the next time you think of getting a procedure done in order to fit into that beautiful dress, you can tell which procedure best suits you.

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