Pre-operative instructions
Preparing properly for your appointment helps ensure your procedure goes smoothly and your recovery starts on the right foot.
A quick guide to pre-operative care
What to avoid
Eat a large meal before surgery
Changing medications without consultation
Drink alcohol or smoke prior to surgery
Wear restrictive, long-sleeved clothing
Drive by yourself, with no plan to get home
Schedule a busy day after your appointment
What to do
Follow your pre-operative eating instructions
Follow your prescribed medication schedule
Arrive on-time for your appointment
Dress comfortably and warmly
Arrange a ride home in advance
Plan for a restful day after your procedure
What to avoid
Eat a large meal before surgery
Changing medications without consultation
Drink alcohol or smoke prior to surgery
Wear restrictive, long-sleeved clothing
Drive by yourself, with no plan to get home
Schedule a busy day after your appointment
What to do
Follow your pre-operative eating instructions
Follow your prescribed medication schedule
Arrive on-time for your appointment
Dress comfortably and warmly
Arrange a ride home in advance
Plan for a restful day after your procedure
What to avoid
Eat a large meal before surgery
Changing medications without consultation
Drink alcohol or smoke prior to surgery
Wear restrictive, long-sleeved clothing
Drive by yourself, with no plan to get home
Schedule a busy day after your appointment
What to do
Follow your pre-operative eating instructions
Follow your prescribed medication schedule
Arrive on-time for your appointment
Dress comfortably and warmly
Arrange a ride home in advance
Plan for a restful day after your procedure
Precare
Before you come to your appointment
Following these instructions carefully helps ensure your procedure goes smoothly and your recovery starts well.
Diet
Stock your kitchen with soft, nutritious foods before your surgery. What you eat directly affects how efficiently your body heals. Good options include: • Bananas and avocados • Yogurt • Eggs • Fish • Well-cooked pasta or rice • Mashed potatoes • Steamed vegetables • Simple soups and broths • Smoothies and protein shakes • Ice cream
Diet
Stock your kitchen with soft, nutritious foods before your surgery. What you eat directly affects how efficiently your body heals. Good options include: • Bananas and avocados • Yogurt • Eggs • Fish • Well-cooked pasta or rice • Mashed potatoes • Steamed vegetables • Simple soups and broths • Smoothies and protein shakes • Ice cream
Diet
Stock your kitchen with soft, nutritious foods before your surgery. What you eat directly affects how efficiently your body heals. Good options include: • Bananas and avocados • Yogurt • Eggs • Fish • Well-cooked pasta or rice • Mashed potatoes • Steamed vegetables • Simple soups and broths • Smoothies and protein shakes • Ice cream
Medications
Take any prescribed antibiotics as directed. If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, stop only as directed by your physician.
Medications
Take any prescribed antibiotics as directed. If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, stop only as directed by your physician.
Medications
Take any prescribed antibiotics as directed. If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, stop only as directed by your physician.
What to bring with you
Dress warmly in loose, comfortable clothing, preferably not white. Wear close-toed shoes. You are welcome to bring headphones, slippers, or a blanket, particularly if you are being seen for sedation.
What to bring with you
Dress warmly in loose, comfortable clothing, preferably not white. Wear close-toed shoes. You are welcome to bring headphones, slippers, or a blanket, particularly if you are being seen for sedation.
What to bring with you
Dress warmly in loose, comfortable clothing, preferably not white. Wear close-toed shoes. You are welcome to bring headphones, slippers, or a blanket, particularly if you are being seen for sedation.
De-stress
Stress affects your immune system and your body's ability to heal. In the days leading up to your appointment: • Plan to arrive early • Get a full night of sleep • Do something relaxing the night before: walking, meditation, or listening to music • Eat a nutritious meal before your appointment • Avoid alcohol, smoking, and non-prescription drugs • Arrange a ride home with a family member or friend • Plan for a restful day with minimal activity
De-stress
Stress affects your immune system and your body's ability to heal. In the days leading up to your appointment: • Plan to arrive early • Get a full night of sleep • Do something relaxing the night before: walking, meditation, or listening to music • Eat a nutritious meal before your appointment • Avoid alcohol, smoking, and non-prescription drugs • Arrange a ride home with a family member or friend • Plan for a restful day with minimal activity
De-stress
Stress affects your immune system and your body's ability to heal. In the days leading up to your appointment: • Plan to arrive early • Get a full night of sleep • Do something relaxing the night before: walking, meditation, or listening to music • Eat a nutritious meal before your appointment • Avoid alcohol, smoking, and non-prescription drugs • Arrange a ride home with a family member or friend • Plan for a restful day with minimal activity
Procedure information
For instructions regarding specific procedures, please refer to each of our service pages.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about preparing for your procedure.
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We are accepting new patients across the Greater Toronto Area. Book a consultation to get started.
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We are accepting new patients across the Greater Toronto Area. Book a consultation to get started.
Prefer email? Reach us at:
This depends on whether you are receiving sedation. Our team will give you specific instructions before your appointment. When in doubt, call us to confirm.
If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, stop only as directed by your physician.
This varies depending on the type of treatment. Our team will give you a time estimate when your appointment is booked.
If you are receiving sedation, yes. We strongly recommend arranging a ride home in advance regardless of the procedure.
Dress comfortably and warmly in loose-fitting clothing. Avoid white. Wear close-toed shoes.
This depends on whether you are receiving sedation. Our team will give you specific instructions before your appointment. When in doubt, call us to confirm.
If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, stop only as directed by your physician.
This varies depending on the type of treatment. Our team will give you a time estimate when your appointment is booked.
If you are receiving sedation, yes. We strongly recommend arranging a ride home in advance regardless of the procedure.
Dress comfortably and warmly in loose-fitting clothing. Avoid white. Wear close-toed shoes.
This depends on whether you are receiving sedation. Our team will give you specific instructions before your appointment. When in doubt, call us to confirm.
If you are taking Coumadin or another blood thinner, stop only as directed by your physician.
This varies depending on the type of treatment. Our team will give you a time estimate when your appointment is booked.
If you are receiving sedation, yes. We strongly recommend arranging a ride home in advance regardless of the procedure.
Dress comfortably and warmly in loose-fitting clothing. Avoid white. Wear close-toed shoes.