Cicatrix Optima of Windsor ON | Face Lift

Cosmetic Surgery>>Face >> Facelift

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

24 hours prior to surgery:

· Shampoo hair thoroughly on the night before surgery, wash face, and clean off any remaining makeup

· 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.

· For men: Do not shave, to decrease the risk of skin infections.

The morning of surgery:

· Shower and shampoo hair again

· 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.

· 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.