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CICATRIX * OPTIMA 1720 HOWARD AVE, SUITE 364 WINDSOR, ON N8X 5A6 TEL/FAX: 519.971 0971 |
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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. · Purchase a head band that fits comfortably around your ears. · 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: · 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. · Shampoo hair thoroughly on the night before surgery, wash face and ears, and clean off any remaining makeup.
The morning of surgery: · Shower and shampoo hair again. · Wash face. Do not apply any make-up. · If you have long hair, put it in a ponytail on the very top of your head with an elastic only. · 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. |
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