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> Preparing for and During Plastic Surgery
> After Your Surgery
Introductory Stage and Getting to Know Us
- Who will I see when I visit the practice?
- Is there anything I should bring to my consultation?
- What if I still have questions after my consultation?
- When will I learn what my surgery will cost?
- How should payment be arranged?
- Do we provide finance or payment plans?
- What should I do to prepare for my surgery?
- Should I continue to take my prescribed medications before my surgery?
- What should I do if I develop a skin infection before my surgery?
- What should I do if I wear contact lenses?
- Can I be sure my privacy will be protected?
Preparing for and During Plastic Surgery
- Will I need to wear a surgical garment?
- What kind of anaesthesia will I have during my surgery?
- What is the role of my anaesthetist?
- Are general anaesthetics safe?
- Will my fitness affect my anaesthetic?
- Will I need tests?
- How long before my operation do I need to stop eating and drinking?
- Why can’t I eat or drink before my procedure?
- Should I continue to take my prescribed medications?
- Which of my medications do I need to tell my anesthetist about?
- I recently had a cold, will I still be able to have surgery?
- Should I give up smoking?
- A close relative had a problem with anaesthetic. Should I be concerned?
- I have crowns / bridges / veneers / dentures. Will this be a problem?
- I’m having a general anaesthetic. How will it be administered?
- I hate needles. Are there any alternatives?
- Will I have a drip?
- Will I wake up in the middle of the operation?
- What kind of monitors are used to keep an eye on me during my operation?
- Will I be sick after the anaesthetic?
- Will my throat be sore after my surgery?
- Are there any other after effects of anaesthetic?
- I suspect I may be allergic to certain drugs and substances. Is this a problem?
- What if I’m allergic to anaesthesia?
- I’m allergic to rubber and latex products. Should I tell my anaesthetist?
- What should I do if I wear contact lenses?
- Can I bring a partner, friend or parent?
- How soon after my operation will I be allowed to get up?
- How soon after my surgery may I eat and drink?
- When can I get back to my normal activities?
After Your Surgery
- How soon after my operation will I be allowed to get up?
- Will I have to take medication after my surgery?
- What should I do if I have a problem outside of normal office hours?
- Will I have to eat a special diet after my surgery?
- When can I get back to my normal activities?
- I’d like to recuperate away from home. Is this allowed?
- Is it safe to fly after my surgery?
- May I wash the area where I’ve had surgery?
- Will I have bruises in the area where my surgery was done?
- What if I have a complaint?
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