There are cosmetic surgery centers sprouting up all across the nation answering your request to improve patient care and patient satisfaction. Gone are the days of traditional hospital stays for your surgery needs. At a surgery center, you will find advanced technologies and more patient amenities, which can alleviate your stress level before surgery.
Preparing for Surgery
• It's important that you don't eat or drink anything after 11 PM the day before your surgery; this does include gum and/or mints.
• If you smoke, you shouldn't smoke after 11PM the day before your surgery. Smoking can cause bronchial irritation and can increase your chances for breathing problems during and after anesthesia.
• You should take any daily oral medications that you've been prescribed with a sip of water, if needed, on the day of your surgery. However, if you take insulin or Coumadin, you need to follow your surgeon's instructions. If you are taking any kind of diet pills, advise your doctor so that he can instruct you on those as well.
• You need to shower or bathe on the morning of your surgery; do not wear any make-up, nail polish or jewelry. It is recommended that you wear loose-fitting clothes and comfortable shoes or slippers.
• If you are pregnant or suspect that you are pregnant it is important that you let your surgeon know this before surgery. Some anesthesia and medications can be harmful to your baby.
• If you've had a cold or flu or fever you will need to let your surgeon know this as well.
These are some of the many factors that can help you to experience a successful surgery. Anesthesia is customized to meet your specific needs with attention to detail as well as providing you with a comfortable anesthetic experience. Surgery can sometimes be stressful, at surgery centers the atmosphere is made to be more relaxing so that your entire experience is more comfortable.
After Your Surgery
In most cases, you will not be able to drive yourself home following surgery. You will need to have a friend or family member take you home. You will also need someone to stay with you for 24 hours following your surgery. It is recommended that you don't drive, sign important documents or make critical decisions for the first 24 hours following surgery.
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