PREPARING FOR SURGERY
STARTING NOW
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STOP SMOKING: Smoking reduces circulation to
the skin and impedes healing. For your safety, stop 3-4 weeks prior to
surgery.
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TAKE MULTIVITAMINS: Start taking multivitamins
once daily to improve your general health once you have scheduled your surgery.
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DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN: Stop
taking medications containing aspirin or ibuprofen. Review the list of drugs
containing aspirin and ibuprofen carefully. Such drugs can cause bleeding
problems during and after surgery. Instead, use medications containing
acetaminophen (such as Tylenol).
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LIMIT VITAMIN E: Do not take vitamin E
for 3 weeks prior to surgery.
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STOP TAKING ALL HERBAL SUPPLEMENTS: Many of
these supplements have been linked to an increased risk of bleeding problems
during and after surgery.
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FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS: You will be
given prescriptions for medications. Please have them filled BEFORE the day of
surgery and bring them with you.
THE DAY BEFORE SURGERY
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CONFIRM SURGERY TIME: We will call you to
confirm the time of your surgery. If you are not going to be at home or at your
office, please call us to confirm at (847) 696 – 9900.
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PRESCRIPTIONS: Make sure that you have filled
the prescriptions you were given and set the medications out to bring with you
tomorrow.
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CLEANSING: The night before surgery, shower and
wash the surgical areas with Dial soap.
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EATING AND
DRINKING: Do not eat or drink anything after 12:00 midnight. This includes
water.
THE MORNING OF SURGERY
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SPECIAL INFORMATION: Do not eat or drink
anything! If you take a daily medication, you may take it with a sip of water
in the early morning.
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ORAL HYGIENE: You may brush your teeth but do
not swallow the water.
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CLEANSING: Shower and wash the surgical
areas again with Dial soap.
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MAKE-UP: Please do not wear moisturizers,
creams, lotions, or makeup.
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CLOTHING: Wear only comfortable, loose fitting
clothing that does not go over your head. Remove hairpins, wigs, and jewelry.
Please do not bring
valuables with you.
THE DAY AFTER SURGERY
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SPECIAL INFORMATION: Take it easy! If you take a daily medication, take it
as you normally would.
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ORAL HYGIENE: You may brush your teeth and
rinse out your mouth. If you have had facial or intraoral surgery, be
gentle.
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CLEANSING: You may shower after
seeing Dr. Speron, who will make sure everything looks ok.
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INCISIONS:
Dr. Speron will instruct you on dressing changes after your 1st visit.
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MAKE-UP: Please do not wear moisturizers,
creams, lotions, or makeup until all your sutures are removed.
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CLOTHING: Wear only comfortable, loose
fitting clothing that does not go over your head. Remove hairpins, wigs, and
jewelry.
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Things To Do While Recovering From Your Surgery
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