Injections – Before Surgery Instructions

We want your cosmetic surgery experience to be as safe and pleasant as possible. We will not take any undue risks with your health. Begin by reading all of the information you have received twice. It is your responsibility to follow these instructions. It is important you understand all of the materials. If you have any questions about any of this information, call us as soon as possible at 952.449.4900 . Ask for Sandy Hanson or Dr. Bashioum.

• When do I pay for my therapeutic injections?
• What happens if my treatment is canceled?
• What medicines can I take before my treatment?
• Should I stop smoking?
• What should I do if I am pregnant?
• What should I do if become ill before my treatment?
• What should I do if I have questions before my treatment?

When do I pay for my therapeutic injections?

Payment is due in our office two weeks before treatment. If payment is not received two weeks prior to the treatment date, your treatment will be rescheduled. We accept cash and cashiers checks. Personal checks are accepted prior to two weeks before your treatment. My suggested fees include professional fees, anesthesia fees, operating room costs, equipment use fees, implant costs, before care and after care.
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What happens if my treatment is canceled?

Although rare, treatment may be postponed or canceled. This is usually for health reasons and your personal safety. We will not take any undue risks with your health. It is your responsibility to maintain good health prior to your treatment. You must avoid exposure to virus infections (colds, flu), take your prescription medications as prescribed, stop all non prescription medication, stop smoking, stop alcohol consumption, and stop all illicit or illegal drug use. If you cancel treatment less than one week before the scheduled treatment date, you will be charged a 25% cancellation fee. Bashioum Cosmetic Surgery Center, Ltd. is not responsible for any expenses incurred by you if treatment is canceled or postponed for any reason. These expenses include but are not limited to hospitalization costs, prescriptions, home nursing care, preoperative history and physical examination, laboratory costs, pathology fees, travel expenses, time off work, housing costs, and/or meal costs.
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What medicines can I take before my treatment?

Stop taking all non-prescription or over the counter medicines two weeks before treatment. In other words, stop all drugs, medicines, preparations, herbs, homeopathic treatments, and extra vitamins that are not prescribed by a medical doctor. This includes all aspirin or ibuprofen containing products, all homeopathic drugs, all natural drugs, or all herbal drugs, all extra vitamins, all illicit or illegal drugs (cocaine, crack, THC, marijuana, narcotics, heroin, LSD, PCP, speed, or amphetamines). Please review the attached list of drugs to avoid (Medications to Avoid Before Surgery). These medicines will lead to problems with anesthesia and treatment. It is possible to die from these drug induced complications. These complications can ruin the result of your treatment as well. Your treatment will be canceled if you take any of these medicines. Call us if you are not absolutely sure about a particular medicine. We recommend you take only one multivitamin daily for two weeks prior to your treatment. Take only acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain. Most prescribed medications should be taken before and after your treatment.
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Should I stop smoking?

Do not smoke or use tobacco or nicotine products (snuff, chewing tobacco, Nicorette gum, nicotine inhaler, or nicotine skin patches (Nicoderm)) for two weeks before and two weeks after treatment (see Medications to Avoid Before Surgery). This can lead to skin loss, skin death, and slow wound healing that will ruin the result of your treatment leaving you with permanent deforming scars. Smoking also increases the risk of coughing after your treatment that leads to unwanted bleeding. For general health reasons, I recommend all my patients stop smoking.
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What should I do if I am pregnant?

You must not be pregnant at the time of your treatment. If you are late for your menstrual period or flow, call us immediately. The medications we use for treatment can interfere with pregnancy and cause birth defects.
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What should I do if become ill before my treatment?

If you develop an illness such as a cold, the flu, sore throat, infection, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, fever and/or chills, please call my office as soon as possible. We will determine at that time if we need to delay your treatment based on your symptoms. If treatment is performed when these conditions are present, there is an increased risk of complications.
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What should I do if I have questions before my treatment?

Remember we are here for you. We want this treatment to be as safe and pleasant as possible. Call us anytime you have questions or concerns. During office hours (8:30AM to 4:30PM, Monday through Friday), call 952.449.4900 and we will answer your questions. After hours, first call me on my mobile phone at 612.940.0048 , then at my home number, 952.473.7854 . If the concern is not urgent and is able to wait until the next business day, you may leave a message at 952.449.4900 after hours or on weekends.