DAY OF SURGERY
Unless your dermatologist or nurse discusses this with you when booking your surgery, or during your pre-admission call, there is no special preparation required prior to your surgery.
We Recommend (Before Arrival)
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Being well rested.
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Washing your hair the night before or the morning of surgery (your wound and initial dressing must remain dry for the first 48 hours).
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Having a shower the morning of your procedure and dry off with a clean towel.
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Wearing freshly washed/ laundered, loose fitting and comfortable clothing.
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Eating breakfast or lunch prior to attending your surgical appointment.
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Bringing something to pass the time while you wait (reading material, music through earphones, etc.).
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Arriving 15 mins prior to your appointment.
In The Recovery Room
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Your vital signs will be checked.
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Your wounds will be reviewed.
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You will be offered light refreshments.
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You will be waiting in our comfortable recliner chairs whilst your results are being processed (for Mohs surgery).
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You will be discharged when nursing/ medical staff have deemed you safe and well to return home.
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You will be sent home with written discharge instructions, and any dressing materials if required.
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Any required follow-up appointments (removal of sutures and dressing changes) will be booked with the nurse.
After Your Surgery
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Please eat and drink as you would normally.
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Unless you have been advised by nursing staff to withhold, please resume taking your blood-thinning medication
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Unless otherwise directed by nursing staff, please resume taking all your usual medication.
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Please contact us with any questions regarding your recent surgery, wound care, or any post-operative questions.
Wound Closure and Reconstruction
The doctor will discuss the surgical closure options with you. Since it is not possible to determine the exact size of the wound until the entire tumour/lesion is removed, we cannot determine in advance how the wound will be closed. Refer to Wound Repairs for more information.