They should be avoided for 14 days prior to surgery. Tylenol does not cause bleeding problems and may be taken prior to surgery. Congenital bleeding tendencies are rare, but if you have such a problem, you should advise your surgeon. Hypertension is another condition which may cause a bleeding problem. This discoloration will usually fade in about three weeks.
Infection can occur during any surgery.
In most cases, this is a minor aggravation but may delay healing or result in wound separation and a wide scar. In some cases, it may contribute to a more serious problem of skin loss. Skin loss is a condition that occurs when tissue does not have adequate circulation and it dies. This is usually due to a combination of circumstances which may include tension on the skin, infection, swelling and the effect of nicotine. Smoking should be avoided for two weeks prior to and one week following the procedure.