Dr. Ho Taghva will provide you with instructions during your consultation. You may need to temporarily adjust or stop taking certain medications. You must avoid aspirin or aspirin products like Excedrin, Midol, and anti-inflammatory drugs for at least 2 weeks before the surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding or bruising. Tobacco can slow down the body's ability to heal, so you should stop smoking 6 weeks before the surgery. Ask a close friend or family member to bring you to and from the operation and to stay with you for a night or two while you recover. Be sure to arrange for someone to care for your children for at least the first 24 hours after surgery.