Can I wear makeup to 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 I wear 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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Can you wear makeup in the operating room?

Do not wear makeup, nail polish, jewelry, hairspray, or perfume of any kind. BRING: All your current medications and dosages. An eyeglass case if you wear glasses.
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Can I wear deodorant before surgery?

Makeup, perfume and hairspray should not be worn the day of surgery. Bathing, creams, lotions, deodorants. Please shower or bathe the night before your surgery.
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What can you not wear during surgery?

You can't wear jewelry during surgery because it can get lost or damaged in the operating room. It might also carry bacteria that could infect the surgical site. Instead, it's best to leave all jewelry and body piercings at home on the day of your surgical procedure.
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When can I wear makeup after surgery?



Can you have fake eyelashes during surgery?

Avoid false eyelashes – anesthesiologists put tape over your eyes prior to surgery to protect them during the procedure. When they remove the tape, the false eyelashes might come off. Do not wear makeup, jewelry or contact lenses. Do not eat anything after midnight the day before your surgery.
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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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Is it OK to brush teeth morning of surgery?

Can I brush my teeth the morning of 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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Do I have to wash my hair before 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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Can I put on mascara before 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 face lotion before surgery?

Please shower or bathe the night before your surgery. Your surgeon may request bathing with a special soap; please follow their instructions. Creams and lotions should not be worn on the day of surgery. A light application of deodorant is permissible.
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What do you do in the morning of surgery?

At home on the day of surgery:
  • Follow instructions about not eating or drinking. ...
  • If your doctor told you to take any medicine on the day of surgery, take it with a small sip of water.
  • Brush your teeth or rinse your mouth but spit out all of the water.
  • Take a shower or bath.
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Can you wear nail polish under anesthesia?

Do not wear makeup, lotion, powder, deodorant or nail polish. It is important to remove your nail polish so that the doctors and nurses can see your true color during the surgery and in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The color of the skin and nail beds is an important sign of blood circulation.
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Can you wear a tampon in surgery?

Most likely you won't be allowed to wear a tampon while in surgery. Instead, you will be given a pad to wear. If needed, an operating room nurse will change your pad while you are sleeping.
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Do you have to remove toenail polish before 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 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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Why do they shave your thigh before surgery?

“Prepping” a patient for surgery usually involves shaving areas where incisions are to be made. Some surgeons believe it is important to remove anything that might obstruct their view. Others see shaving as a way to eliminate bacteria that cling to the hair and can contaminate the surgical site.
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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 you 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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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 happens if you drink a little water before surgery?

This means if your stomach consists of any water, it will enter your lungs and potentially block the airways and cause major infections such as pneumonia. This situation can lead to death. Scary! This of course is not the case with all patients and most likely a small amount of water hours before surgery will be OK.
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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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Can you wear acrylic nails during surgery 2021?

Can I wear acrylic nails or nail polish into surgery? During surgery, your oxygen levels will be monitored and one of the most common ways of doing this is using a probe placed on your finger. Nail polish and acrylic nails can interfere with this, so you may be asked to remove the polish or acrylics before you arrive.
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Why can't I have nail polish during surgery?

While in surgery, you will have a probe placed on the end of your finger to read the oxygen level in your blood. This probe cannot read through artificial nails or nail polish. If your oxygen levels drop, your fingernails would turn blue, but this would be hidden by your nail polish.
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