Introduction
The patient has to have full understanding of the condition and ask every step involving surgery reduction. He should be fully aware of the risks involved, the procedures to be done and the equipment and medications to be used. The patient should be given a realistic picture of what to expect after the procedure and what she will look like afterwards. The role of the surgeon is to educate the patient on how tissues will be removed, where the incision will be made and how long the operation will last. The patient must be given full control over the situation so she can decide whether or not to push through with the surgery. It is best for the patient to ask for a second or third opinion from other surgeons and professionals so that she can increase awareness and choose the best professional for the job.
History
Surgery reduction is an elective or cosmetic operation but will require the same amount of attention and preparation to ensure that the patient stays safe and comfortable from the first visit until full recovery. Pre-operative preparations will minimize the possible side effects as well as keep the patient mentally and physically fit for the best results. The doctor, patient, surgical team and patient's family should help in these stages.
Features
Fasting rules. Patients are advised to keep their meals light the day before surgery reduction. They are also told to stop eating at midnight completely and only consume water until after the surgery the next day. There are associated risks if patients are operated on with a full stomach. Patients might feel dizzy, vomit, aspirate or experience heart burn. Some patients are admitted and confined the day before the operation to prepare and monitor their food and liquid intake.
Personal items. A watcher is recommended for patients undergoing surgery to safeguard items and other possessions. The patient should also take out all accessories and only wear the patient's gown hours before the surgery reduction. Some of the things that have to be taken off include body piercings, earrings, contact lenses and rings. Patients must also advise their doctor if they have metal objects inside their body like titanium screws or plates, braces, a lodged bullet, etc. Dentures and retainers must also be taken out before entering the operating room. The person should wear eyeglasses instead of contact lenses.
Anesthesia and medications. The patient and doctor will have a number of consultation or pre-operative discussions to talk about the anesthesia and drugs to be used during surgery reduction. Patients must indicate all the medications, supplements and herbs they're taking and be honest with their lifestyle, habits, activities and medical history so that the doctor can make the best preparations and eliminate risks and possible drug interactions. The surgeon will also explain the type of anesthesia to be used and its relative effects. Once all the details are settled, the patient will be required to fill out a form of consent to proceed with the surgery reduction.
