Pre and Post Op Information

Pre and Post Op Forms

TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO SURGERY and TWO WEEKS FOLLOWING SURGERY

NO VITAMIN E except in a daily multi-vitamin.
NO aspirin or aspirin products.
NO anti-inflammatory products (Advil, Motrin, Alleve or any ibuprofen products).
NO ALCOHOL . This includes no red wine.
NO SMOKING or nicotine products.
You must notify our office of ANY medications you are taking, including over the counter drugs such as cold or headache medications, nose drops, etc. Extra-strength Tylenol (acetaminophen) is allowed pre- and post- operatively for pain and /or fever.
NO herbs of any kind.
NO recreational drugsl- EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
Drink 8-10 glasses of bottled water per day.

Wash face and shampoo hair using Phisoderm or an antibacterial soap and shampoo.
If instructed, take pre-op medication.
DO NOT EAT OR DRINK anything after 11:30 p.m. except as directed by our staff.

Take pre-op medications as instructed.
Remove all make-up and wash your face using an antibacterial soap before coming to the office for surgery.
Do not use any hair spray or hair fixatives on the day of surgery.
For men, shave closely prior to your office visit on the day of your surgery.
Do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.
Leave valuables at home or with family members.
Wear loose, comfortable BUTTON DOWN THE FRONT clothing. If desired bring a scarf and sunglasses to wear when leaving the surgery center.
Please arrange for someone to drive you to and from Ocean Plastic Surgery Center on the day of your surgery. Make arrangements for someone to pick you up and remain with you for at least 24 hours following surgery. A FRIEND OR A FAMILY MEMBER MUST ACCOMPANY YOU WHEN YOU LEAVE THE SURGERY CENTER . If staying at an over night stay facility a driver from that facility will pick you up from Ocean Plastic Surgery Center.
DO NOT DRIVE following surgery until cleared by your doctor.
Do not sign any papers or make important decisions for 24 hours after surgery. Medications in your system may alter your judgment.