Morning of Surgery

• Enjoy a light breakfast like toast, yogurt, oatmeal, or a small sandwich.
• Stay hydrated. Having a snack and water helps you feel better while you wait

Example: toast and fruit, light oatmeal, or yogurt.

• Shower or bathe on the morning of surgery, washing your body and hair with soap/shampoo to reduce infection risk
• Do not apply lotions, creams, perfumes, or makeup near the surgery site.

• Take your regular medications (e.g., blood pressure, diabetes meds) with a small sip of water
• Only skip medications if we’ve specifically advised you to (e.g., aspirin, supplements with bleeding risk) .

• Choose loose, comfortable clothes—button-up or zippered tops if working on your face or head
• Avoid jewelry and tight accessories near the surgical site.

• A list of medications
• Photo ID & insurance card
• Light snack & water
• Something to pass the time (book, puzzle, tablet)
• Glasses (if needed)
• A driver or companion—especially for facial procedures or if sedatives were recommended

• Arrive on time—this helps keep everything on schedule.
• Plan to stay 2–6 hours or more, depending on how many tissue layers need to be checked under the microscope
• Don’t schedule other appointments afterward—you’ll be with us until your surgery and repair are complete.