Pre-Operative Instructions

If you take routine, daily medications, please check with your surgeon prior to your surgical date for any special instructions.
Unless otherwise directed, you should take all of your normal daily medications as prescribed.
If you develop an illness prior to your procedure such as a cold, fever, or otherwise, please notify the office prior to your surgery. Your appointment may need to be rescheduled.
Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbows and low-heeled shoes.
Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of surgery.
Contact lenses, all jewelry (including tongue or lip rings), and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
Patients under the age of 18 must always be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
If only local anesthesia is to be used, you may drink and eat as usual.
If only local anesthesia is to be used, you may drive yourself and do not need to be accompanied by friend or family.
If sedation is to be used, you may not have anything to eat or drink (including water, coffee and soda) for six (6) hours prior to your appointment.
If sedation is to be used, one must not drive an automobile, operate any dangerous machinery, or undertake any important matters for 24 hours.