Your Surgery

• Introduction
• Before your surgery
• Day of Surgery
• After Surgery
  • After Dental Rehab
  • After Oral Surgery
  • After Cataract Surgery
• Anesthesia
• Children and special needs

Before Your Surgery

• Your anesthesia will dictate what you can have to eat and drink the morning of surgery. Refer to the Anesthesia tab in this section for specific instructions
• No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office.
• If you take routine oral medications, please check with Our doctors prior to your surgical date for instructions.