A surgical site indicator for use in marking the location on a patient's body where a surgery is to be conducted. The surgical site indicator includes a bandage having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface includes indicia thereon to indicate that the bandage marks a surgical site. The lower surface includes an adhesive for securing the surgical site indicator onto a patient's body in a desired position. Further, the lower surface includes a marking substance that leaves an imprint or mark on the patient's body so that if the bandage is removed, the marking remains on the body part of the patient where the surgery will be conducted. In this way, the surgical site indicator helps to remind healthcare professionals of the surgery location to avoid any confusion and to help prevent mistakes from occurring.
