Precautions before Plastic Surgery
1) Fasting The fasting time differs based on the type of anesthesia that the patient will go through. For local anesthesia, it is recommended to fast 3 hours before the surgery and for general anesthesia, 6 hours before the surgery. There is a possibility of leftover foods in the stomach to flowing backwards and thus can block the airway. This is the reason why complete fasting, including gums, candies, water etc. is very important before the surgery. 2) Removal of accessories and dentures A surgical instrument called “Bovie” can create burns on body areas when it’s contacted with metallic materials. Therefore, it is important to remove all accessories and dentures before the surgery. 3) Medications being taken or allergies to any medications must be informed One must stop taking medications such as aspirins and vitamin E pills at least 2 weeks before the surgery as it can hinder hemostasis. Also, the patient must notify the anesthesiologist about his/he...