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Hibiclens®
Before surgery, you may be asked to clean your skin with an antimicrobial liquid soap called Hibiclens®. This will help lower the risk of infections after your surgery.
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Recover
Doing exercises before and after your surgery will help lower the risk of problems, such as soreness, weakness, getting tired easily, and swelling.
Surgical Site Infections
Surgical site infections (SSIs) may happen after surgery.
Learn more about prevention and symptoms of SSIs
Eating, Drinking, and Smoking
Handwashing
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important things anyone can do to prevent infection. To ensure your surgical site is safe from infection, please wash your hands or use sanitizing hand gel before and after touching your surgical dressing, drains and IV, using the bathroom, and touching surfaces. Your care team will do the same.