Bonnie J. Baldwin, M.D.

Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery

Office (713) 791-1975

Fax (713) 796-2583

Pre-op Instructions for General Anesthetic Procedures

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DO NOT EAT OR DRINK AFTER MIDNIGHT ON THE EVENING PRIOR TO

YOUR SURGERY.

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ABSOLUTLY NO SMOKING

for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to and 4 weeks

following surgery.

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DO NOT

take any Aspirin or Aspirin-based products, Ibuprofen or Ibuprofen-based

products, Vitamin E or Herbal supplements for two weeks prior to your surgery as

well as ten days after your surgery. These medications may increase bleeding and

may affect your blood pressure. You may use Tylenol and Tylenol-based products if

needed. Please call the office with all medication related questions.

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Bathe or shower the night before or morning of your procedure using an anti-bacterial

soap. You will most likely not shower until day 2 post-op. In the event you are

discharged with drains, you will only be permitted to sponge bathe until the drains are

removed. Showers and baths will increase the risk for infection while drains are in

place.

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You

MUST

have a responsible party designated to drive you home after surgery. You

will not be able to drive until Dr. Baldwin releases you to do so.

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Leave

ALL

make-up, contact lens and jewelry of any kind at home on the day of

your surgery. You are encouraged to bring reading glasses if they are needed to

correct your vision.

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Please wear something comfortable and easy to dress into with flat shoes and

preferably with a slip proof sole to wear for your return home.

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At your pre-operative visit Dr. Baldwin prescribed medications to prevent infection

and provide pain relief. These prescriptions should be filled prior to surgery so the

medications are available to you when you return home from your procedure.