You can't wear deodorant during surgery because it can leave a residue on your skin that's difficult to remove. This residue might make it challenging for the surgeon to cut through the incision site or accurately assess your skin circulation during surgery.

Can I use deodorant on day of surgery?

Please shower or bathe the night before your surgery. Your surgeon may request bathing with a special soap; please follow their instructions. Creams and lotions should not be worn on the day of surgery. A light application of deodorant is permissible.

Why can't I use lotion before surgery?

Lotions, creams, or powders can make it hard for the operating room staff to stick monitoring devices to your skin. Why can't I shave the surgery site prior to the procedure? Patients should leave shaving the area of their surgery to doctors, who can complete the task with sterilised clippers.