PREPARATION FOR TREATMENT
INFORMATION
Your treatment will be arranged to be carried out at either the practice or in a private hospital.
Local anaesthetic
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Treatment is carried out at the practice
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Ensure you eat a light meal before the procedure
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Ensure you take all prescribed medications as per normal. Do not stop any medication unless directed by your surgeon.
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You can drive home after the appointment.
Twilight sedation
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Treatment is carried out at the practice
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The sedationist will contact you to discuss the sedation and the necessary paperwork
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You must FAST before treatment under Twilight Sedation. This means no eating any food at least 6 hours before and no drinking any water 2 hours before surgery.
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You will need a responsible adult to drive you home
General anaesthetic
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Treatment is carried out at the private hospital
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Ensure you complete the online admission form for the hospital prior to admission
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The anaesthetist will contact you to discuss the anaesthesia
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The hospital will contact you before your surgery regarding what time to arrive
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Bring to the hospital any prescription medication which you are currently taking
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You must FAST before treatment under General Anaesthetic. This means no eating any food at least 6 hours before and no drinking any water 2 hours before surgery.
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You will need a responsible adult to drive you home
After treatment
Our team will provide you with:
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Detailed and specific post-operative instructions
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Script for after-care medications
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Medical certificate if required
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Emergency contact details
Post-operative review
Our team will review you to ensure you are healing without complication. This will be back in the clinic that you had your original consultation. There is no cost for your review appointments.