It is important that you do not take any Aspirin or Ibuprofen before any operation as these medications stop the platelets in your blood from forming a clot and increases you chance of bleeding post-operatively.
If you take Warfarin, you may still be able to have surgery, but stopping it has to be discussed carefully with the doctor who prescribed it for you first.
Please bring a list of all your medication to your consultation.
If you have any question about general anaesthesia, you can speak to a Consultant Anaesthetist pre-operatively.
If you smoke, please stop at least 6 weeks before surgery and at least three months afterwards. Nicotine causes decreased blood-flow; this prevents nutrients and oxygen reaching the wound, which increases the risk of wound breakdown, infection, bleeding and ultimately results in an ugly scar of poor quality.
You should also be at your optimal weight. If you are overweight, the complication rate unfortunately becomes higher.
Post-operative.
If you stay in hospital Barbara Jemec will review you the next morning before your discharge. If you go home the same day she will ring you the next day. You will be seen 1-2 weeks after your surgery by a specialist Plastic Surgery nurse or Specialist Hand Therapist (depending on your operation) to check your dressings and progress and you will have an outpatient appointment with Barbara Jemec at your convenience.
You will always be able to reach Barbara Jemec, either through the hospital you were operated on or the clinic where you were seen for your consultation. You will be given written post-operative instructions before you leave the hospital and a list of contact numbers.
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