The skin preparation for breast surgery usually includes the chest, the affected armpit and the upper arm. Usually before breast surgery is performed, the patient’s chest is cleared of hair, mainly from the upper flush of the jaw, down to the navel, and on both sides to the mid-axillary line. In addition as the patient may also require axillary lymph node clearance, etc., the affected armpit as well as 1/3 of the upper arm will also need to be cleared of hair. The main purpose of the patient’s preoperative skin preparation is to keep the skin in the surgical area hygienic and clean, reducing the risk of postoperative incision infection. It also provides the surgeon with a good view of the surgical field. Patients are advised to consult their doctor before the surgery and have it performed by a healthcare professional, and never perform it on their own as it may cause damage to the skin.