• The prescribed medications are to be taken once you arrive at the office. Do not take the medications before. We may need you to sign additional documentation, and if you have already taken the prescribed medication you are not legally allowed to sign any forms which may result in your surgery being canceled 
• It is OK to take your blood pressure medication in the morning as prescribed by your doctor. All other medications should be taken after surgery. If you have any questions about what can be taken prior to surgery please contact the office directly 
• Prior to the surgery, a light meal such as plain toast or yogurt is OK. Do not have anything 2 hours prior to surgery 
• No smoking for at least 24 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• A responsible adult (over the age of 18 years old) must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home.
• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia or while taking pain medication.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of surgery.
• Please do not wear nail polish on the day of surgery. We will be using different monitors that measure your vital signs and polish can interfere with the monitors.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, fever, sore throat, runny nose or productive cough, please notify the office before your surgery.

If you have been scheduled to have general anesthesia, it is important that you follow these instructions. Failure to do so could be life-threatening, and your appointment will be rescheduled if these instructions are not followed. If you have questions about these instructions, please call our office.

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment.
• If you are taking prescription medications for other medical reasons, such as high blood pressure, these may be taken at their normal times with small sips of water. Please check with the office if you have questions about any other prescribed medications. Do not take any anti-anxiety medications prior to surgery that have not been prescribed by your surgeon. 
• No smoking for at least 24 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
• A responsible adult, over the age of 18 years old, must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home. The patient will not be able to drive  a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following anesthesia. This person should also be able to stay with you for several hours once you get home and situated after surgery
• Your escort may accompany you in a car service such as Uber/Lyft if they do not drive. You may not take a car service to and from the procedure without an escort. 
• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes.
• Please do not wear lipstick, contact lenses, facial jewelry of any kind, pantyhose, or high-heeled shoes to your appointment. Please tie hair back away from your face. Please wear a short-sleeved shirt or blouse and closed toe shoes. Please remove all dark fingernail polish for our monitoring equipment.
• If you have an illness such as a cold, fever, sore throat, runny nose or productive cough, please notify the office before your surgery.
• The use of alcohol or recreational drugs can have an adverse effect on the anesthesia medications that we use. Please discontinue the use of such for at least 72 hours prior to your procedure.
• Women, please note: Some antibiotics may interfere with the effectiveness of your birth control pills. Please check with your pharmacist