BEFORE SURGERY PATIENT CARE

Before surgery, prepare your life to be as simple as possible for two weeks. Purchase groceries and household supplies in advance. Prepare single serving meals and freezing them for easy use. Also consider stocking up on microwave dinners and juice boxes. This will be extremely helpful while you are healing and unable to cook.

Bring things you’ll need down from shelves so you won’t be killing yourself (this is especially important if you are having Breast Augmentation). Have plenty of pillows on hand, you will need to sleep in an elevated position for the first few days to avoid swelling. This is also important if you’ve just had Breast Augmentation. You want the implants to stay in a perfect position during the initial healing process. If you are “lucky” enough to have a husband with a recliner this may be a nice place to position yourself for the first few days, just have the remote control handy, and make sure that someone helps you get in and out of the chair. If you don’t happen to have one you can always rent one at Recliner Rentals for around $40.oo/week.

1(800)880-6404 Clean the house so you won’t have to contend with it when you’re feeling down. Most people feel better with pain medication which can bring out the cleaning bug in all of us. Remember this is your time to heal and is not a good time to clean. It is best if done before hand. Don’t forget to water the plants.

You will need to arrange for transportation for the day of surgery and your follow-up appointment. Anticipate that you will not be able to drive for 4-5 days or while you are on pain medication.

You must have a friend or family member watch you during your first night after surgery (this is mandatory). This person should be able to refresh your ice packs as needed, give you fluids, and prepare your food, check on you throughout the night and most importantly recognize if there are any problems and contact your doctor in case of an emergency. If you don’t have anyone available, you can always arrange for a nurse or tech to take care of you. Recovery Care Service, Inc.  has a wonderful staff with  licensed caregivers that can take care of you at home or at a hotel.

Ali  Ruiz is the Patient Care Coordinator.  Phone  # (305)271-8086 Cell # (305)7863-0095

If you have children, it would be a good idea to arrange for someone to take care of them for at least the first 24-48 hours. You will not be able to pick them up and care for them in the way they’ve become accustomed to.

 

DAY BEFORE SURGERY

 

Our office will be calling you between 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. to go over your surgery times and remind you of all the DO’S AND DON’T’S.  Also, Dr. Livschutz, our Anesthesiologist, will be calling to go over a few things to prepare you for Anesthesia.

              

Don’t bring your valuables or wear any jewelry (no rings, earrings, chains, toe rings, watches or other metal piercing, such as tongue and nose rings. This can interfere with anesthesia.

If you have a body piercing that cannot be removed, please contact the office to find out what your options are, it may be able to be taped.

If you wear contacts, remove them the morning of surgery. Wear your glasses instead, it’s also a good idea to bring the eyeglasses case to store them while you’re in surgery. Wear comfortable clothing. We suggest dark loose fitting clothes that you do not need to put over your head. The best things to wear are a button up or zip-up top and pull on pants. The velour pant and hooded sport suits from Victoria Secret or Juicy Couture suites are perfect.

Warm socks are also nice because the operating room is cold and most people feel chilly after the anesthesia.

If you have long hair, make sure you bring a hair clip or a scrunchie for after surgery. Scrunchies are not so fashionable but they work the best because they are soft and easy to use. Sunglasses and a big soft floppy hat are not a bad idea for patients that are having a face lift and/or eyelid surgery. Just make sure that the hat is loose fitting and made of soft materials (not straw). This is your chance to feel like a movie star.

FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS

Stay away from foods that contain a lot of salt and MSG. This could upset your stomach and cause you to retain water.

 

DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND GET BED REST.

Recovery Care Services

“Once you have decided that cosmetic surgery or reconstructive plastic surgery is right for you, your next decision should be to plan for a successful outcome, including a safe and comfortable recovery.  After carefully choosing the procedure, a first-rate doctor and a facility that fits your individual needs, it makes sense to follow through and solidify plans for a safe and comfortable recovery. After surgery, you should be able to focus all your thoughts and energy on healing and rest. Recovery Care Services can ensure you get the support you need while getting back on your feet.”

We know finding post-surgery care is an important decision for you and your family, and one that sometimes has to be made quickly. Recovery Care Services helps you understand your options and works with your family and physicians to determine your requirements, identify options and create a solution that works for you. For your convenience we can pick you up at the Doctors office and bring you to your home or hotel. Also will pick up any medications and/or meals that you may need. Contact us today at 305.271.8086 or e-mail us for more information or a free consultation!

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FINANCING

We are currently a provider for Unicorn, Capital One and Care Credit. I know that sometimes fulfilling our dreams can be costly and that’s why Dr. Hochstein’s practice is enrolled with several providers that can facilitate a variety of monthly payment plans as low as $105.00 a month. Please feel free to call our office and ask for Estela or Michelle for information on the payment plans available with each finance company. You can also find additional information at lhochsteinmd.com under financing tab.

You can rest assured that I will do my best to personally meet your needs. In the meantime, if you have any further questions you can contact me at (305) 931-3338.

 

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