Things you should do to prepare for facial plastic surgery     Before surgery (4 to 6 weeks) Eat a high protein diet Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily Drink plenty of water (6 to 8 glasses per day) Avoid coffee and sodas that are high in caffeine, a natural diuretic Exercise daily, but not to soreness Stop vitamin intake 3 weeks before surgery except for C, K, Selenium and Zinc.  Increasing Vitamin C will help diminish bruising If you take any herbal supplements, give a complete list to your doctor Eliminate all over-the-counter drugs except for acetaminophen  (Tylenol) at least 3 weeks before surgery If you smoke, plan to stop.  Tobacco use, among other dangers, has a very negative effect on healing. After surgery Lots of water (64 ounces per day minimum) Avoid liquid intake before bedtime.  Makes eyes puffy in the morning More fruits and vegetables - less pasta, grains and cereals Eat smaller meals more frequently (5 times a day) Choose small amounts of low fat protein at each meal Exercise moderately to encourage blood flow and flexibility Go to a printable page!