Cicatrix Optima of Windsor ON | Blepharoplasty Pre-Op

Cosmetic Surgery>>Face >> Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery)

CICATRIX * OPTIMA 1720 HOWARD AVE, SUITE 364 WINDSOR, ON N8X 5A6 TEL/FAX: 519.971 0971

Pre-Operative Instructions

6 weeks before surgery: DO NOT SMOKE

2 weeks before surgery:

Take a multivitamin with extra Vitamin C to promote wound healing.

Stop taking Vitamin E, garlic, ginkgo biloba, anti-inflammatory drugs, Aspirin or products containing aspirin (Bufferin, Anacin), and all herbal medications. Tylenol (acetaminophen) is OK.

Minimize alcohol intake until two weeks after your surgery.

Discontinue all female hormones (oral birth control or post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy) until two weeks after your surgery. Be sure to use an alternative form of contraception during this period.

Have on hand at home:

· Prescriptions – analgesics and antibiotics. These will be given to you at our office, before the operation

· Tylenol Extra Strength

· Box of Q tips

· Vaseline petroleum jelly or Aquaphor

· Ice compresses

24 hours prior to surgery:

· Maintain good oral hydration to help prevent post operative nausea and vomiting. You need to drink at least eight 8 oz glasses of water, juice, Gatorade etc.

· STOP EATING AND DRINKING 8 HOURS PRIOR TO SURGERY except for medications with a sip of water. We will advise you which medications are necessary to take before your operation.

The morning of surgery:

· Wash face. Do not apply any make-up.

· Wear casual loose clothing. Be sure you have something that fastens in front - a tracksuit is ideal. Wear socks. Do not wear jeans.

· Leave at home all jewellery, including any rings and your watch.

DO NOT EAT OR DRINK FOR AT LEAST 8 HOURS PRIOR TO SURGERY.

Your support person should remain with you for at least 48 hours.