ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO EAT OR DRINK 8 HOURS PRIOR TO YOUR SURGERY APPOINTMENT

NO SMOKING OR VAPING OF ANY FORM FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SURGERY APPOINTMENT

  • Begin antibacterial mouth rinse (Stella Life) 2 days before your surgery appointment. An alternative to Stella Life rinse is a warm salt water rinse.
  • Continue your daily medications like normal unless instructed otherwise by Dr. Hill. Any medications taken the morning of surgery MUST be taken at least 2 hours before surgery with SMALL sips of water. DO NOT exceed 30 ml (1 ounce).
  • Pre-op medication prescribed by Dr. Hill should be taken as directed.
  • Do not wear contact lenses.
  • Remove any fingernail polish, gel or acrylic nails, and facial piercings.
  • Wear a short-sleeve shirt or a shirt with sleeves that can be rolled completely up.
  • Remember that you WILL NOT be able to drive or operate machinery for a minimum of 24 hours following surgery.
  • Do not chew gum prior to a surgery appointment.

ALL SURGERY PATIENTS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT WHO REMAINS IN THE OFFICE FOR THE DURATION OF THE APPOINTMENT.

Electronic devices are not allowed in the surgery room.