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Discuss what type of anesthesia will be administered
and what recovery time is |
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expected. |
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Inform your physician of
any medications (over-the-counter or prescription) you
are
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currently taking, as well
as any prior procedures, history of chronic illnesses, |
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and/or allergies you may have. |
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Be sure to stop drinking
and eating for the recommended time period before and/or |
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after surgery. |
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Be sure to follow any specific pre-operative
bathing, shaving, or cleaning |
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instructions. |
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Be sure to discuss any
post-operative instructions that need to be followed
(i.e., |
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changing dressings, post-op medications, follow-up appointments). |
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Do not wear makeup the day of surgery, including nail polish. |
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Do not wear eye contacts the day of surgery. |
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Leave valuables and jewelry at home. |
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Advise the medical staff of dentures or other prosthetic devices you may be wearing. |
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Be sure to arrange all insurance coverage prior to
surgery, as many insurance
|
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carriers |
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do not cover many types of plastic
surgery procedures (particularly cosmetic |
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procedures) |
