- If you experience any health changes (i.e.. fever, cough, flu) between your most recent
visit to your doctor and the day of surgery, notify your surgeon.
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- DO NOT EAT OR DRINK anything (including water) after midnight
the night before surgery, unless otherwise instructed by your surgeon.
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- Bathe or shower the morning of surgery to minimize the chance
of infection. Do not apply lotion or moisturizers.
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- Please wear
loose/comfortable clothes which can easily slip over bandages and/or dressings.
For shoulder or facial surgery patients we recommend a shirt/blouse with
front buttons.
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- Bring your glasses, and a case to put them in (remember to
remove your contact lenses prior to coming in).
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- Please leave all jewelry and valuables at home. Remove
any body piercing(s).
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- Follow all specific written instructions from your physicians and bring
a copy with you.
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- Bring a list of all medications you are currently taking,
including strength and dosage. (i.e.. Allegra 190mg/daily)
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- Bring the appropriate insurance information/ ID card(s).
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