Can I wear eyebrow makeup during surgery?

You should not wear any makeup during your surgery. When you are under anesthesia, you don't have a blink reflex. Small particles of your makeup products (especially mascara) can cause injury to your eyes. Also, hair products, makeup, and nail polish are flammable, so you should not wear them during your surgery.
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Can you wear makeup for outpatient surgery?

Makeup and Hair Products—Don't wear any makeup to the hospital. While you are under anesthesia, you don't have a blink reflex so small particles of makeup (especially mascara) can injure your eyes. Also, makeup, hair products and nail polish can be flammable and should not be worn when you are having surgery.
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Can I wear a little concealer during surgery?

Makeup and hair products should also be avoided on the day of your surgery. Makeup is prohibited in order to prevent makeup particles from falling into your eyes when you are under anesthesia. When you are under anesthesia, you don't have a blink reflex.
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What happens if you wear makeup to surgery?

When you are under anesthesia, you don't have a blink reflex. Small particles of your makeup products (especially mascara) can cause injury to your eyes. Also, hair products, makeup, and nail polish are flammable, so you should not wear them during your surgery.
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Is clear nail polish OK for surgery?

Avoid wearing acrylic nails or nail polish – this is where the pulse oximeter is usually placed to measure oxygen levels in your blood, and it sometimes does not work as well when you wear finger nail polish. If you forget to take it off, the surgery team can find another location on the body to monitor oxygen levels.
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Can you wear makeup to day surgery?

Can I wear makeup in surgery? Don't wear makeup when you are going in for surgery. Some products like foundation can mask your natural skin colour, which the surgical team need to be able to see, so it's best to arrive at the hospital fresh-faced.
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Can I brush my teeth before surgery?

Yes. You may brush your teeth and swish with a small amount of water to rinse.
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Why do they shave pubic hair before surgery?

Removing hair from surgical areas became entrenched decades ago because it was thought that hair harbored bacteria that could infect the surgical wound. Shaving with a razor is the most common form of hair removal.
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Can I shave my vagina before surgery?

To reduce the risk of surgical site infection, please follow these important guidelines: 1. Do not shave or wax any area on your body for a week before surgery (legs, bikini, underarms, etc.). Shaving can nick the skin and increase the risk of wound infection.
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Do doctors care if you shave your pubic hair?

Nope! You do not need to shave before a gynecologist appointment (or any doctor's appointment!). Your doctor doesn't care how you care for your pubic hair, because it isn't a health or hygiene concern. They've seen it all, and how you style (or don't style) your pubic hair probably won't even register.
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Can I wear socks during surgery?

Clothing/Hygiene: We suggest loose fitting, comfortable clothing and shoes be worn the day of your surgery. You may bring socks to wear. Do not wear contact lenses, make-up, nail polish, hairpins, or jewelry, including body piercings.
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Can I wear deodorant for surgery?

Why Can You Not Wear Deodorant During Surgery? You can't wear deodorant during surgery because it can leave a residue on your skin that's difficult to remove. This residue might make it challenging for the surgeon to cut through the incision site or accurately assess your skin circulation during surgery.
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What should you not do before surgery?

Do not eat or drink anything for at least eight hours before your scheduled surgery. Do not chew gum or use any tobacco products. Leave jewelry and other valuables at home. Take out removable teeth prior to transfer to the operating room and do not wear glasses or contact lenses in the OR.
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What should I pack for day surgery?

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If you're staying in hospital, you may wish to pack:
  • a nightdress or pyjamas.
  • day clothes.
  • clean underwear.
  • dressing gown and slippers.
  • small hand towel.
  • toiletries – soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant.
  • sanitary towels or tampons.
  • razor and shaving materials.
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Do you have to remove makeup before surgery?

Patients having any other procedures, such as breast or body surgery, also need to remove all makeup before their operation to ensure they are clean and sterile.
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Can I shower the morning of surgery?

The first shower should be taken two days before surgery and the second shower the day before surgery. The third shower will be the morning of surgery. With each shower, if you are going to wash your hair, wash as usual with your normal shampoo. Rinse your hair and body thoroughly afterward to remove the residue.
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How should I wear my hair for surgery?

If you have long hair, consider braiding it or putting it in a ponytail. Don't put on makeup or use any hair products. Remove your contact lenses and wear your eye glasses to the hospital (if this applies to you)
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Can I wear pajamas to surgery?

Wear loose, comfortable clothing that can fit over a bulky dressing. Wear shorts, sweat pants, pajama pants, skirt or dress. Do not wear jeans.
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Why do you wear socks during surgery?

Graduated compression stockings help prevent blood pooling and clotting in lower leg veins. Guidelines recommend their use in combination with anti-clotting medicines for patients with a moderate or high risk of VTE undergoing planned surgery.
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What day of the week is best for surgery?

It was highest for surgeons who operated on Tuesdays and lowest on Fridays, the findings showed. The risk of patients being admitted to the intensive care unit was slightly higher on a Friday than a Monday, the study found.
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Why do you count backwards when getting put to sleep with anesthesia?

Once the medication hits your bloodstream, the effects will kick in quickly. Your anesthesiologist may ask you to count backward from 100 to distract you from any anxieties, in addition to helping them monitor how you are responding to the medication.
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Why do they tape eyes during surgery?

Small pieces of sticking tape are commonly used to keep the eyelids fully closed during the anaesthetic. This has been shown to reduce the chance of a corneal abrasion occurring. 1,2 However, bruising of the eyelid can occur when the tape is removed, especially if you have thin skin and bruise easily.
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Can I wear toenail polish during surgery?

Only light make-up should be worn, with no make-up around the eyes. All nail polish should be removed prior to surgery, including polish on toenails. Patients with long hair should not wear metal hair pins or barrettes.
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Can you use hair product before surgery?

Hair: Many hair products and hair pieces contain highly flammable products. Your safety is our first priority. That's why we require that you wash your hair the night before or the morning of surgery using only shampoo and conditioner. DO NOT use any other hair products after washing.
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What do you wear under a hospital gown?

In the majority of cases, you will be asked to remove all other clothing and just leave your underwear on underneath the gown. Interweave provides the Dignity hospital gown to many hospitals, as this provides the patient with more dignity.
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