General House Rules for Surgery

If you are to undergo a procedure in our clinic please remember the following :

Arrive at the clinic at your appointed time, with no makeup or jewellery on.

Advise Dr Zurek and staff prior to surgery which medications you are taking and if you have any underlying medical conditions eg. Diabetes, heart problems or auto immune problems.

Ensure you have not taken any blood thinning medications eg. Aspirin, Cartia,Warfarin, Vitamin E, St Johns Wort. For 1 week before your procedure.

STOP smoking, or reduce or stop 7 days before surgery.

Read, understand and sign the consent form.

Please bring with you suggested items for your procedure eg. Headscarf, hooded jacket, sunglasses, pads, loose clothing or a towel.

Bring a contact number of the person who will pick you up.

Read the post operative instruction letter given to you. (stick it up in the bathroom or bedroom).

Stock up on soft food that doesn’t require much chewing, for those having facial work.

Have a small packet of frozen peas in the freezer, they make great icepacks.

After the procedure; don’t continually look in the mirror things take time to settle and heal in the first week.

Allow enough post operative recovery time off work or performing inappropriate activities. Listen to the advice given by Dr Zurek and staff.

Contact us with any concerns: Ph (02) 9553 6237