Patient Information

This section of the website has been prepared to assist patients who are about to be admitted to our facility.

Download the printable Patient Information pamphlet.

Amenities

  • Lockers are provided for securing personal belongings if required.
  • Light refreshment is available to patients post-operatively in our Recovery Suite.

Personal belongings / clothing

  • Do not wear jewellery or bring valuables with you.
  • Bring a case for contact lenses or glasses, and wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing.
  • Do not wear high heels.
  • For facial surgery do not wear make-up.
  • For hand surgery please remove nail polish and rings.

Medications

  • Unless otherwise directed, take your routine medications on the morning of surgery.
  • Advise staff at least one week pre-operatively of any blood thinning medications which you regularly take, this may include Aspirin, Plavix, Warfarin, and some alternative herbal medicines such as fish oil or Glucosamine.
  • Do bring a list of all medications currently being taken.

X-Rays

Please bring your X-rays if current and relevant.