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Here is some general information for you before and after your surgery. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or to e-mail us for answers.

• Avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing products for 10 days before surgery. Avoid pain relievers like Motrin, Advil, Aleve, and similar drugs for 2 days prior to surgery.
• Inform your surgeon of all herbal and other alternative drugs/foods that you take.
• You may be instructed to use a prescribed medication prior to your procedure
• Notify the office as soon as possible if an illness, such as a cold develops.
• Do not Smoke! Smoking is harmful to wound healing and increases the chance of complications. If you do smoke, you should inform your surgeon and stop smoking for 2 weeks before your surgery.
• Do not bring valuables with you to the hospital or surgical center.
• Be sure to have someone with you who can take you home and be with you overnight after outpatient surgery.
• Do not wear makeup, including nail polish, to the operating room.
• It is generally required that you not eat or drink after midnight before surgery.
• If you are having surgery in the head and neck area (facial surgery, especially) be sure to shampoo on the morning of surgery.
• If you are having surgery on the abdomen, you should take a clear liquid diet for the day before surgery. If you have any questions, ask your surgeon.
• Ask your doctor about using your regular medications before surgery.
• If you have been requested, please bring special garments to the operating room: such as a bra for patients who are having breast surgery and pressure garments for patients who are having liposuction

• Have someone drive you home and stay with you overnight after outpatient surgery.
• Obtain prescriptions and dressing materials ahead of time.
• Restrict physical activity. Specific instructions will be given by your surgeon.
• A light/moderate diet is recommended. A stool softener may be helpful when narcotic pain medicines are used.
• Avoid direct sun exposure to the operated area. If this is unavoidable, use a strong sunscreen as soon as permitted by your surgeon.
• Keep your followup appointment in the office.
• Notify your surgeon if you have problems, such as increased pain, swelling, redness, fever, loss of sensation or function, or other significant concern.
• Showering is usually permissible. Ask your surgeon.