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- Is there anything I need to tell the surgeon before surgery?
The most important thing your doctor needs to know before surgery is what you want to achieve. Make certain that you tell your surgeon exactly what it is you do not like and what you want corrected. Never hesitate to ask questions. Make certain your questions are answer the before the day of surgery. Just before surgery is not a good time to ask questions. You may be sleepy and it is unlikely you will remember the answers. The plan for surgery needs to be clear before you come to the operating room. Tell your surgeon about your general health and medical history. When you first go to the office, you will probably be asked questions about your medical history. Please let your doctor know of any changes before surgery. He or she needs to know if you have any allergies, especially to antibiotics and pain killers. It is important to tell the doctor about any medicines you take regularly, especially heart medicines, blood thinners, insulin, etc.. If you have had surgery, let them know when and what operations you have had. It helps to know if things went well or if you had complications, such as bleeding or anesthetic problems. Finally, tell your plastic surgeon about any previous treatment for the problem currently under treatment.The use of cocaine significantly increases the risks of surgery and its use should be discontinued before surgery. Your surgeon must be informed if you use cocaine or have used it is the past.
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