Night Before Surgery

SHOWER

Shower with Hibiclense which can be purchased at any pharmacy. You should lather up the Hibiclense soap and let it sit on the skin for about 2-3 minutes before washing it off. You do not need to use the Hibiclense AFTER surgery.

CLOTHING

After your Hibiclense shower, put on clean clothes and sleep in clean sheets the night before your procedure.

FOOD & DRINK

DO NOT eat or drink (water or any liquids) 8-12 HOURS BEFORE SURGERY.

MEDICATIONS

CONTINUE taking your approved prescription medication with small sips of water.

SMOKING & ALCOHOL

Refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages or smoking 24 hours before your surgery.

HAIR REMOVAL

DO NOT shave or remove hair from the surgical site yourself; we will do that with special surgical clippers as needed.

JEWELLERY

Remove all jewelry, including body jewelry (piercings).

NAIL CARE

REMOVE all nail polish on fingers, including gel and acrylic nails prior to surgery. We will need to place a pulse oximeter on your fingernail to ensure adequate oxygen profusion during surgery.