Pre-Op Instructions

For detailed instructions, please consult the documented pre-operative procedures.

Stop all medications and dietary supplements such as Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, Celebrex, Vitamins, protein powders, green teas and diet pills
Patients on Coumadin will receive special instructions on when to stop and restart this important medication
If having facial surgery, DO NOT have your hair colored, permed, or chemically altered after this point. You may color, perm or chemically alter your hair three weeks after surgery

If having a laser procedure: your doctor may prescribe Valtrex (a medication to prevent cold sores). Take 1 tablet in the AM and 1 tablet in the PM.

If having a laser procedure: take Valtrex 1 tablet in the AM and 1 tablet in the PM.
Your doctor will prescribe an antibiotic as a precaution against infection (Usually Keflex or Cipro, depending on your allergies). Take 1 tablet the evening before surgery with dinner.
Shower with liquid Dial antibacterial soap. If having facial surgery, also wash your hair with liquid Dial antibacterial soap. DO NOT apply hair products after washing your hair.
DO NOT eat or drink (including water) after midnight. THIS APPLIES TO ALL PATIENTS, regardless of your surgery time.

DO NOT eat or drink (except when taking medications use a small sip of water) Take all of your regular morning medications unless we have specifically asked you not to take them.
If you are arriving for surgery after 11:00 AM, take 1 antibiotic tablet with a small sip of water early in the AM.
Shower with Dial antibacterial soap again. Wash your hair with liquid Dial antibacterial soap again if you are having facial surgery. DO NOT apply hair products after washing your hair.
DO wear loose, comfortable clothing that buttons or zips in the front and bring some warm socks.
DO wear dentures and be aware you may need to remove them for anesthesia. Please bring a container to put them in.
DO NOT apply any makeup.
REMOVE NAIL POLISH from both index and middle fingers.
DO NOT wear contact lenses, jewelry (including all piercings), or bring valuables.
You will have a bladder catheter if your surgery is over four hours. This is for your safety and comfort during and after surgery. Please discuss any history of bladder problems with your doctor.
If you are going to an overnight facility, they will provide medications as ordered by our doctor. Bring a bag with you containing the following:
- A change of clothes and proper shoes
- Regular prescriptions (from your other doctors) in their original prescription bottles
- Personal hygiene products
- Please DO NOT bring any valuables with you to the facility

These are the things you will need to buy and have before surgery:

For All Surgeries:

Add for Nasal Procedures:

Add for Eyelid Surgery:

For Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Lift and Breast Reduction: