I am having a breast augmentation in a month and the nerves are kicking in. You'd think I'd be more nervous about how my boobs will turn out, but no, I'm more scared to go under the knife! Will I never wake up? Will I feel them cutting me open? Are there things I can do as a patient to make sure I avoid any complications? I heard of removing nail polish before to make sure the surgeon/nurse can see the circulation in your nail beds. Is there anything else I can do? Is this a common worry among patients?
July 27, 2016
Answer: Pre-op instructions I have attached a document containing the pre-op instructions I give all my patients.I hope this helps calm your nerves. Always insist on a board certified surgeon.\Good luck!
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July 27, 2016
Answer: Pre-op instructions I have attached a document containing the pre-op instructions I give all my patients.I hope this helps calm your nerves. Always insist on a board certified surgeon.\Good luck!
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February 13, 2020
Answer: Nervous about surgery Thank you for this question. Really. It is so common and I am happy to answer this for you. Having had surgery 3 times myself and I am a surgeon, I still get nervous every single time. I am healthy and I know I am going to be ok, but it still is scary in this day and age where the media sensationalizes everything. The bottom line is you will not feel anything during surgery. You will be out. That talk about people remembering does not happen with general anesthesia. It really does not. If you are going to a board certified surgeon who will be using a board certified anesthesiologist you should do just fine. If you are a young healthy person you have a better chance of being injured in a car accident then from having this elective surgery. The fear is normal and everyone has it. It is surgery, and there is not a chance of zero risk, but your risk is likely very, very, very miniscule. I do not know your health so I am basing this on the fact that you are otherwise very healthy. Best of luck, you will do great!Sincerely,DrRickAZ
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February 13, 2020
Answer: Nervous about surgery Thank you for this question. Really. It is so common and I am happy to answer this for you. Having had surgery 3 times myself and I am a surgeon, I still get nervous every single time. I am healthy and I know I am going to be ok, but it still is scary in this day and age where the media sensationalizes everything. The bottom line is you will not feel anything during surgery. You will be out. That talk about people remembering does not happen with general anesthesia. It really does not. If you are going to a board certified surgeon who will be using a board certified anesthesiologist you should do just fine. If you are a young healthy person you have a better chance of being injured in a car accident then from having this elective surgery. The fear is normal and everyone has it. It is surgery, and there is not a chance of zero risk, but your risk is likely very, very, very miniscule. I do not know your health so I am basing this on the fact that you are otherwise very healthy. Best of luck, you will do great!Sincerely,DrRickAZ
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