Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery in Los Angeles

We have developed the followers instructions to make sure you take the best experience possible while at the hospital and during your recovery at home. Please call anyone surgeon if you develop a cold, flu, an elevated temperature or have another illness the day before your surgery. Your surgery may be postponed depending on you symptoms.

You may be given an appointment with an anesthesiologist in the Pre-operative clinic to discuss your anesthesia care. An anesthesiologist is a medical doctor trained in the specialty of anesthesia and painfulness management. The anesthesiologist will review medical history and discuss anesthetic options available. You will be given the opportunity to ask questions and discuss any concerns about your anesthetic. The final decision about anesthesia will be made by you and your anesthesia care team on the day of your operation. The decision will take into account your preference, the type and duration of operating theater, special requirements of your surgeon and mummies checkup condition.

• Ask the surgeon to explain the benefits, risks, and expectations of the procedure.
• Discuss what type of anesthesia will be administered and what recovery time is expected.
• Inform your physician of any medications (over-the-counter or prescription) you are presently taking, as fountainhead as any prior procedures, history of chronic illnesses, and/or allergies you may have.
• Be sure to stop drinking and eating for the recommended time period before and/or after surgery.
• Be sure to follow any specific pre-operative bathing, shave, or cleaning instructions.
• Be sure to discuss any post-key instructions that w1ant to be followed (i.e., changing dressings, post-op medications, surveil-up appointments).
• Do not wear makeup the day of surgery, including nail polish.
• Do not wear eye contacts the mean solar day of surgical operation.
• Parting valuables and jewelry at home.
• Advise the medical exam staff of dentures or other prosthetic devices you may be wearing.
• Be sure to arrange all insurance coverage prior to surgery, as many insurance carriers do not cover many types of plastic surgery procedures (particularly cosmetic procedures).
• Be sure to arrange a ride home after your procedure.

Today's Cosmetic Surgery Articles

• Moobs operations rise by 80 per cent
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1 Feb 2010 at 4:02pm
Moobs operations rise by 80 per cent as men choose surgery to rid them of unsightly ‘man boobs’, an audit of surgeons has found. More: continued here

• More Men Having Breast Surgery
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1 Feb 2010 at 2:02pm
New figures suggest that more men are having breast reduction surgery to deal with what many refer to as “man boobs” or “moobs.” Statistics from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons in the UK indicate a total of 581 operations in 2009, which represents an 80 percent increase from the year prior. More: continued [...]

• Mexico tackles record child obesity (AFP)
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1 Feb 2010 at 5:02pm
AFP - Mexico’s rich diet of tacos, tortillas and tortas (large sandwiches), which is jokingly nicknamed “Vitamin T,” has steered its children to the top of world obesity charts. More: continued here

• Girl’s odyssey shows challenge of fighting obesity (AP)
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1 Feb 2010 at 5:02pm
AP - Paris Woods is hardly a poster child for the obesity epidemic. Lining up dripping wet with kids on her swim team, she’s a blend of girlish chunkiness and womanly curves. More: continued here

• Cosmetic Surgery Prices Decline Slightly in 2009 While Demand Increases
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1 Feb 2010 at 5:02pm
Prices for cosmetic surgeries in the UK have decreased slightly throughout 2009 despite an increase in popularity and the number of services and products introduced into the market in recent years. More: continued here