INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL PATIENTS

1. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing to your appointment.

2. Refrain from smoking for at least one day prior to surgery.

3. Bathe or shower and clean your mouth and teeth prior to surgery (don't swallow any water or toothpaste).  Good personal hygiene is extremely important to your post-operative recovery and the prevention of infection.

4. Eat a light, easily digestible meal, consume no alcoholic beverages, and get a good night's sleep the night before surgery.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PATIENTS HAVING GENERAL ANESTHETIC

1. Do NOT eat or drink anything for at least 6 hours prior to your appointment.  NO FOOD AND NO LIQUID.  If you need to take regular prescribed medication, you may use a very small amount of water to help you swallow your pill.

2. Arrange for a relative or friend to drive you home after surgery.  Under no circumstances may you drive for 12 hours following surgery, or while taking prescription pain medication

If you would like further information on any of our procedures, please see our patient brochures.