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Preparations: Prior To Surgery
When going in for a plastic surgery procedure, your surgeon will provide very specificinstructions prior to surgery so you will have an optimal and safe experience. These include-what medications to avoid to prevent excessive bleeding and bruising, required medical exams,what to eat and drink prior to surgery, and the prescription of an anti-nausea pill to take on themorning of the surgery. In all cases, you will be asked to have a reliable friend or family member take you home after the surgery, as you will not be allowed to drive. Some procedures do requireovernight stay in an aftercare facility or a hospital.Also, tend to all of your chores and to do things before your surgery so you don’t have to worryabout taking care of things early during your recuperation. This means if you usually clean thehouse, you should do so in advance of your
surgery. Have your hair cut and colored,wax your legs, pay your bills, and take your dog to the vet before your planned day of surgery!
Pre-operative Instructions from the Office of Dr.Sean Younai:
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If you are older than 45 years, or haveheart disease or diabetes,
surgeons require a pre-operative EKG, which would either bedone by your internist, cardiologist, or at our facility. Heart disease and all other medical illnesses need to be optimized, andyou be cleared by an internist or specialist prior to surgery.
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Pre-operative laboratory blood and urine testsare done usually within 10 days of your surgery date. If you do have healthinsurance this might be covered, otherwise, the laboratory will charge you.
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If you are a smoker, live with a smoker, or use Nicotine products (patch, gum, or nasalspray) notify your
plastic surgeon well in advance of your surgery. You are not allowed to smoke or use Nicotine products for two weeks prior toand two weeks after your surgery, because it greatly increases your risk of havingcomplications including loss of abdominal skin after surgery.
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If you are anemic, or have a low blood count, please notify our office well in advance of surgery so that we can start you on Iron supplement. If you are anemic, you cannot have a
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If you have specific medical illnesses, allergies, or physical handicaps, please notify our staff during your pre-operative visit.
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Please refrain from taking any Aspirin, Aleve, Advil, Motrin or other NSAID for ten days before your surgery. These drugs can increase the incidence of bleeding and bruising.
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Do not drink or eat after midnight, the night before your surgery. This means no coffee or breakfast on the morning of your surgery. You should take all your medications with a
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