Pre-Operative and Post-Operative Instructions

Pre-Operative Instructions

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The following instructions should be followed closely except when overruled by specific procedural instructions.

If you are taking any medications on the following list, they should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to surgery and only acetaminophen products, such as Tylenol, should be taken for pain. All other medications – prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbal – that you are currently taking must be specifically cleared by Dr. Johnson prior to surgery. It is absolutely necessary that all of your current medications be specifically cleared by Dr. Johnson and the nursing staff.

• Pre-operative Instructions General
• Medications to Avoid Before Surgery
• Body Mass Index Surgery Restrictions & FAQs

Post Operative Instructions

There may be information here that contradicts information on the general Post-Operative Instructions sheet. Any time this occurs, follow these procedure specific instructions. If you have any questions, please call the office at (413) 731-7877.

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• Abdominoplasty/Panniculectomy Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Body Lift Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Augmentation Mammoplasty (Breast Implants) Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Brachioplasty (Arm Lift) Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Breast Reconstruction Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Breast Reduction Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Face lift Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Gynecomastia Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Labiaplasty Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Liposuction Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Mastectomy Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Mastopexy (Breast Lift) Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Neck Lift Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery) Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Scar Revision Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Skin Lesion Excision/Removal Post-Operative Care Instructions
• Thigh Lift Post-Operative Care Instructions