GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLASTIC SURGERY ORANGE COUNTY Click here for a printable version
1. If you do not live in Orange or Los Angeles counties, plan on staying in the area for a minimum of one week following surgery. This office will be happy to arrange accommodations for out-of-town patients, if desired. Comfortable aftercare facilities or private duty nurses are available.
2. If you have any medical conditions or problems with the heart, blood pressure, clotting system, liver, stomach, or eyes, please bring us written clearance for surgery from your personal physician and have your records transferred to this office.
3. Arrange transportation home from the office or hospital with a friend or relative. Be sure they have a comfortable car with a reclining front seat or the ability for you to lie down in the back. Bring a pillow and a blanket in the car and be sure you have no more than a 30 minute ride home.
4. DO NOT BE ALONE FOR THE FIRST 24 TO 48 HOURS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
5. If you have a cold or for any other reason wish to cancel surgery, be sure to notify Doctor Savalia’s office at at least 48 hours in advance.
6. Certain drugs and dietary health supplements have been known to possibly cause reactions with anesthesia and clotting, and should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery, ex. Fen/Phen, St. John’s Wort, Nardil, and other MAO inhibitors. Please discontinue all use of any over the counter supplements 2 weeks before surgery, other than a simple multivitamin and any medications recommended by Dr. Savalia.
7. ABSOLUTELY NO ASPIRIN, aspirin-containing medications, non-steriodals or anti-inflammatory drugs should be taken for 2 weeks before and I week after surgery. (Examples: Alka Seltzer, Anacin, Bufferin, Excedrin, Empirin Compound, and many “cold pills”). Stop taking garlic, ginger, ginkgo, ginseng, vitamins B, C, and E. Do not use fish oil concentrates for 2-3 months before your surgery; they may increase chances of bleeding.
8. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD, liquids or water 6 hours before scheduled surgery except to swallow a pill, if directed.
9. Dr. Savalia recommends the use of PED hose for patients undergoing surgery of 4 hours or more; PED hoses can be purchased at most pharmacies.
10. Shower the evening before, and if possible, the morning of surgery, including shampoo.
11. Do not wear any jewelry or cosmetics on the day of surgery.
12. Wear clothes that are easy to take off and put on, such as a button up shirt.
13. After surgery avoid heavy meals for the first 24 hours, clear liquids and a soft diet are best.
14. Avoid prolonged sun exposure to the operative area for 2 weeks prior to surgery and 6 weeks after surgery.
15. Avoid exercise, bending, straining, stooping, or lifting any heavy objects for 2 weeks after surgery, otherwise bleeding may start from the incisions.
16. Keep all exposed stitches clean 3 times a day with Q-Tips and ointment (baby oil, mineral oil, or Vaseline).
17. Any eye irritation may be treated with artificial tears, boric acid ointment, or lacrilube ointment (applied in the eye) as often as needed. 18. If there is any unusual swelling, pain, redness, bleeding, or drainage at the surgical area, do not hesitate to call Dr. Savalia, day, night, or weekend. A false alarm is better than a postoperative complication left unattended.
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