Dr. Bashioum’s Friday Photo: A Friend in Tuscany
July 27th, 2012
Tom Oslund sent me this photo last week, while he was traveling in Italy with his son. Tom is founding partner of Oslund and Associates, one of the leading design landscape architects in the country. He is perhaps best known locally for his outstanding design of Target Plaza at the Twins stadium. He most recently was tapped to design the new Peavey Plaza project in downtown Minneapolis, which is in the works now to coincide with the remodel of Orchestra Hall.
Alcohol Use Before Surgery
July 23rd, 2012
Pre-surgery instructions include many do’s and don’ts. We take considerable care to help patients understand their responsibility in preparing for cosmetic surgery.
One of the most frequent questions I hear relates to alcohol use before and after surgery. I advise my patients not to have any alcoholic drinks (including beer and wine) for one week before surgery, also to refrain from having any alcoholic beverages for two days after your surgery date and to not resume as long as you are taking prescription medications.
Numerous studies have been done about the effects and risks from alcohol and drinking prior to surgery. Alcohol interferes with anesthetic medicines and may contribute to excessive bleeding. If you might have difficulty in complying with these restrictions, it is important to address your concerns with your physician prior to surgery.
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