Pre-Operative Instructions: Jaw Surgery

• Patients undergoing surgical procedures on only one jaw usually go home the same day. Patients having surgery on both jaws will generally stay overnight.
• It is very important to discontinue any medications that are blood thinners or that may increase your tendency to bleed. Please stop taking the following medications at least 2 weeks before surgery:
• • Aspirin
  • Any nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) – e.g., Advil^®, Aleve^®, Motrin^®, Naprosyn^®, or arthritis-type medications.
  • Coumadin^®/warfarin (Notify us if you are taking this medication)
  • Plavix^®/clopidogrel (Notify us if you are taking this medication)
  • Certain herbal supplements
  • Phentermine (must stop this medication 2 weeks before surgery)
  • You may take Tylenol^®/acetaminophen for minor pain or headaches before surgery. Tylenol^® is not a blood thinner.
• If you get sick with a cold, flu, infection, or illness of any kind within 2 weeks of your surgery date, please contact the office.
• Please make sure we know you are a smoker. It is extremely important for you to stop smoking at least 2 months before surgery. You will not be able to smoke after surgery!
• Arrive at the hospital 2 hours prior to your surgery time.
• Nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to surgery time.

We are excited that you have chosen us for your orthognathic surgery. We look forward to providing you with an excellent outcome.