What to Bring on the Day of Your Plastic Surgery
After researching the plastic surgery procedure, finding a suitable, board certified plastic surgeon such as Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent and having an in-depth consultation about the surgery plan, possible risks and side effects and recovery time, plastic surgery patients often feel that they have looked up and asked all possible questions to do with the actual procedure. Once the plastic surgery procedure date is set, patients suddenly remember that there are logistical considerations to think about ranging from “How to prepare for plastic surgery?” and “Arrangements with work and other permanent commitments” to “What to bring with me on the day of plastic surgery?”
As a general rule, plastic surgery patients preparing for their procedure should not bring money or valuables with them on the day of plastic surgery. It is important to wear loose fitting clothes that are easy to get in and out of as maneuvering oneself after a potentially painful plastic surgery procedure will be much easier with comfortable clothing. All plastic surgery patients should have their insurance information with them when arriving for their procedure. There is no need to bring any other object unless the patient receives specific instruction from the plastic surgeon. If a patient has an underlying medical condition for which they have to take medication then they must be sure to inform the plastic surgeon who will advise on whether to bring the medication with them or not.
A final but very important element of the “to bring list” is a friend or relative who can drive you home following the plastic surgery procedure. They will also stay with you in the hours following the plastic surgery procedure to ensure that everything is in order and your recovery is going according to plan. Though it is not strictly necessary for them to arrive at the plastic surgery office with you, most plastic surgeons suggest that it helps to have the calming effect of a friend or relative around prior to plastic surgery. As most plastic surgery patients will be in some degree of pain after the procedure, a friend or relative’s helping hand can really make a difference to their plastic surgery experience.