Pre-Operative Instructions

• No contact lenses for your safety.
• Remove any piercings INSIDE of the mouth (tongue/lip) for your safety.
• Wear loose/comfortable clothing with short sleeves. (to facilitate easy access to place your IV)
• Wear closed toed, comfortable shoes (no flip flops/heels/etc.)
• No acrylic nails or nail polish (on index fingers) as it interferes with pulse oximetry readings.
• You must have a responsible adult (at least 18 years of age) accompany you to the appointment, stay in the office during the procedure, and drive you home.
• THE ADULT MUST REMAIN IN THE OFFICE DURING THE ENTIRE APPOINTMENT TIME.
• NO CELL PHONE USE IN THE RECOVERY AREAS. NO PHONE CALLS, PHOTOS, AND/OR VIDEOS. This is due to HIPAA confidentiality regulations!

Surgeries with
Local Anesthesia Only

• Have a light meal a few hours prior to surgery.
• Take all Rx medications as you normally would unless you are specifically instructed otherwise
• For more extensive procedures you may wish to have someone drive you home.
• Plan to rest for a few hours after surgery.
• Please silence your phone.