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PATIENT EDUCATION IN PLASTIC SURGERYPRE-OPERATIVE:* Detailed discussion of the procedure, unforeseen complications, recovery timeand finances. Please feel free to ask any question related to your treatment.* Lab studies and Pre Anesthesia check-up (PAC) is required prior to surgery .Thelab work will include blood tests, urinalysis and possibly an ECG or chest x-raydepending on the procedure ,your age and health status. You can discuss theanesthesia related questions with the anesthetist at the time of your PAC. Youmight require physician /other specialists review if considered necessary.* In case of any financial requirements for elective surgery please let us know.We will assist you with our partner financing company. Our social worker will alsobe more than happy to help you.* Do not take aspirin or any medications containing aspirin for 10 days prior tosurgery, Ibuprofen for 10 days prior to surgery or Vitamin E for 3 weeks prior tosurgery. These medications interfere with blood clotting.* If you take medications for other health problems, please let us know. We willguide you for the same.* Consent of the parents/guardians is mandatory in case of the minors.* Make arrangements for assisted transportation to the hospital on the day ofsurgery. You may also come for admission a night prior if surgery is scheduled forthe morning. You will also need someone to stay with you following surgery.* WOMEN ONLY It will be preferable to schedule the surgery after the periods.* WOMEN ONLY Elective aesthetic surgeries are not advisable during the pregnancy.*Do not eat or drink anything after 12 midnight for morning surgery or 6 hoursbefore afternoon surgery. Please follow the Anesthetist instructions.* Do not smoke for two weeks prior to surgery.* Purchase a bar of antibacterial soap and wash the operative area beginning 3days prior to surgery.* You will need to pay the advance for surgery in cases not covered by theinsurance.DAY OF SURGERY:*Do not take any sedatives the morning of surgery unless specifically ordered bythe doctor. You will be advised when to take routine medications.* Please bring an attendant with you. *Wear comfortable clothing including a front button shirt and comfortable flatshoes. No jewelry, nail polish, make-up, powder, deodorant, dentures, contactlens, perfume/cologne.
 
* You will need to sign the consent form and photography form before the surgery.If you have any queries don’t hesitate to ask us.* You can put all valuables in the locker. (Please contact the ward sister for thesame).* Please take shower on the day of surgery with antibacterial soap like Dettol * Wash the operative area nicely with antibacterial soap.* We will mark the site of surgery and will give you medications prior to shiftingto the OR.POST-OPERATIVE:* It is anticipated that you will be drowsy the remainder of the day. Limit allactivities and take rest.* We will ambulate you and might start some exercises in the evening of surgery.* We will start orally at an appropriate timing. The food will be provided fromthe hospital kitchen.*You can expect bruising and swelling of the surgical areas.* We will give you antibiotics, analgesics and supportive as required.* You may have a drain in place and will be instructed as to the management ofthis.* Do not take aspirin containing medications for 10 days after surgery, Ibuprofenfor 10 days after surgery and Vitamin E for 3 weeks after surgery. * Do not drink alcoholic beverages when taking pain medication and for 24 hoursafter surgery.* Do not smoke for two weeks after surgery. * Do not make important personal or business decisions for 24 hours.* Do not drive a car or operate hazardous machinery for 4-5 days and as long aspain limits movement or pain medication is required.* Keep all dressings clean, dry and in place.* Exercise should be discontinued for 2 weeks following surgery. We will explainyou when to restart the exercises.* Please don’t forget to take discharge card, discharge summary and sick leavecertificate at the time of the discharge.* Please ensure that the hospital bill is fully settled before leaving thehospital.* Please follow the post-op instructions and medications advised.
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