In order for us to provide you with the highest quality medical care, the following instructions are important for you to follow:
·Do not take Aspirin or any other anti-inflammatory medications 7-14 days prior to your procedure. Many prescription or non-prescription, over-the-counter products such as Advil, Alka-Seltzer, Bufferin, Excedrin, Empirin, Nu-Prin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, etc., should be avoided. If you are unsure, ask the doctor or your pharmacist.
·Do not take tricyclc antidepressants, blood thinners such as heparin and coumandin, nicacin, accutane, beta blockers, and MAO inhibitors 10 to 14 days prior to your procedure. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING ANY OF THESE MEDICATIONS.
·The morning of your procedure take a bath or shower and wash your hair thoroughly using regular shampoo. After shampooing, please rinse thoroughly and use a fresh clean towel to dry your hair. Do not apply sprays or gels to your hair. If you wear a hairpiece or hair system, please make sure it is removed prior to your morning shower and not replaced before your procedure.
· Be certain to eat breakfast the morning of your procedure. If you are scheduled for surgery in the afternoon have a light lunch before you arrive.
·Try not to smoke any tobacco products at least 24 hours prior to your procedure as smoking will slow down healing and increase the chances of wound infection and scarring.
·Do not drink any alcoholic beverage at least 3 days prior to your procedure. In addition, do not drink coffee or any other caffeinated beverages the day of your procedure. These substances will increase bleeding and your sensitivity to medications used during the procedure.
·Do not take any multivitamins including vitamin B and vitamin E for one week before your procedure as they will increase bleeding. In addition, do not take any herbal products one week prior to your procedure.
·It is best to leave your hair long in the back and sides so that it will cover the sutures after your procedure.
·You may be receiving medications during the procedure that can make you drowsy. Because of this we strongly recommend that you do not drive home the day of your procedure. If you are unable to have someone drive you home after your procedure and you live near our office we can arrange to have you driven home. If you are coming from far we will arrange for lodging at a hotel near our office so that you may stay overnight.
·Wear comfortable clothing the day of your procedure .
·Please do not bring any valuables to the office on surgery day.
