Mohs Surgery: Important Reminders

Important Reminders

• DO advise us as soon as possible if you must cancel or change your appointment.
• DO plan to take at least 2 days and up to 1 week off following your surgery.
• DO get a good nights sleep prior to surgery.
• DO take your usual medications on schedule unless instructed otherwise.
• DO eat a big breakfast.
• DO dress comfortably.
• DO ask any questions you might have.
• DO let our staff know if you take blood-thinning medications or antibiotics before dental work. If you are taking aspirin or aspirin-containing products under the direction of a physician, please ask for his or her permission to stop it for 10 days prior to this surgery.
• DO have someone drive you.
• DO NOT take aspirin or any aspirin-containing products for ten days prior to the surgery unless directed by your physician to do so. See above. Please read the label on all over-the-counter medicines.
• DO NOT consume alcohol 24 hours prior to, or 48 hours after surgery.