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A good night's rest is important before surgery. A sleeping pill is generally fine, but I don't recommend trying a new medication.
Make sure your surgeon is aware of your plan, but there should not be a problem. Many patients will use a sleeping tablet or a valium the night before surgery. Best wishes, and thanks for the question.
Yes, but make sure you don't oversleep and miss your surgery time. Your surgeon and anesthesiologist need to know what it was and when you took it. You'll catch up on your sleep during the procedure and recovery. Dr. Foster
As long as your surgeon and your anesthesiologist do not have a problem with it, taking a sleeping pill the night before surgery should not be a problem. It is a good idea to get a good nights sleep before surgery. However, I wouldn't take something you have never tried before the night before surgery and you should take it early enough in the evening that you will be awake and alert when you talk with your surgeon before you go in to surgery.
That's a common question and should be no problem, just check with your surgeon first. And make sure you take the pill early enough in the evening that you are alert in the morning. I had one patient sleep through her surgical time and miss the procedure.
Thank you for this great question and thank you for asking the right questions. Plastic surgery is 75% technical and 25% artistry. Therefore, understanding the surgeon's technique increases your chance of picking the right surgeon who is doing the technique that is best for you...
Thanks for your question. Looking at your photos I would say you, like many of my patients, actually need both. It is risky to do both at the same time. I would recommend a tummy tuck and six to eight weeks later liposuction. I think this regimen would give you the best...
Thank you for your question. Generally the answer is no. Diastasis recti repair is part of a tummy tuck which is not covered by insurance. If you have a true hernia, that will typically be covered by your insurance company and can be combined with a tummy tuck if you wish. Best to check wit...