PRE-SURGERY

What precautions should be taken prior to surgery?

You will be provided with specific details about how to prepare for your operation. For example, if
you smoke you may be asked to cut back or preferably stop, as smoking can increase the risk
of a chest infection, which can slow down recovery. You must stop smoking 3 weeks before the
operation if it is for a facelift or tummy tuck otherwise Mr Richard will not operate.

1 week before the operation you will need to avoid taking painkillers such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen
and Neurofen. Paracetamol can be taken during this week if necessary. If you are on the
contraceptive pill or HRT you will also be asked to stop taking the tablets 4 weeks before
the procedure.

If your operation is to be performed under general anaesthetic you will be asked to refrain from
eating or drinking before the surgery, usually about 6 hours in advance.

What will happen once you have been admitted into hospital?

Once you have been admitted into hospital Mr. Richard will see you to go over the operation
details once again. A nurse may check you heart rate, blood pressure and urine sample and
an anaesthetist will also visit you prior to surgery.

You will be asked to sign a consent form that confirms you understand the risks involved and to
give your permission for the operation to proceed.

A nurse will prepare you for theatre and you may be asked to wear compression stockings to
reduce the risk of blood clots in your veins.