Surgery Preparation
What You Need to Know Before Your Visit
Your safety and well-being always come first, and we go out of our way to ensure you’re educated and prepared through each step of your procedure. Here are some basic tips and guidance, though your service team may provide additional instructions suited to your specific surgery. Rest assured you will be informed of all applicable protocols before your appointment.
Before Surgery
Once your procedure has been scheduled, you will receive a courtesy call from one of our friendly staff members outlining what steps to take to prepare, including instructions regarding when to stop taking certain medications and suspend food and liquids, if necessary. You’ll also be given instructions on what you should bring with you, including any medications and supplements you take, insurance provider information, any up-front payments, and the name of the designated friend or relative who will drive you home afterward.
The Day of Surgery
We recommend the following protocols the day of your procedure:
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing and low-heeled shoes.
- Remove any makeup, skin lotion, nail polish, jewelry, watches, etc. and contact lenses if you wear them.
- You may brush your teeth, but be mindful not to swallow water while doing so.
What to bring with you:
- Bring any necessary insurance copayment, coinsurance or deductible with you.
- Bring any instructions given to you by your surgeon.
- Current Allergies and Medications.
- Take only necessary medications (such as heart or blood pressure meds) with a small sip of water as instructed by your doctor or anesthetist.
If applicable, bring:
- Eyeglasses with case
- Dentures with case
- Hearing aids with case
- Crutches, walker, fracture boot or other walking aid
- Eye kit (for eye surgery patients only)
Please Note
You must have someone you know over the age of 18 drive you home from your procedure. We also highly recommend that your designated person stay with you for 24 hours following surgery, if possible. We regret that we cannot discharge anyone without a friend or family member appointed to drive them home. Taxis and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) are not eligible to be designated drivers.
When to Notify Us
Please contact us immediately if you develop an elevated temperature, cough, cold, flu-like symptoms, vomiting or diarrhea at any time between your last visit with your surgeon and the day of your surgery. Also let us know if you experience any changes in your overall health, such as a cardiac event or hospitalization.
Please notify us before your appointment if you suspect that you may be pregnant, or if you took blood thinners or blood thinning medicines or supplements, including aspirin, ibuprofen and fish oil, or heart rate-elevating medications like diet pills, 1-2 weeks prior to surgery. If necessary, we will be happy to reschedule your appointment.
Your physician has scheduled your surgical procedure at CVSE. The staff has already begun the process to make your visit to the facility as comfortable and stress-free as possible.
Insurance and Billing Information
We aim to make paying for your appointment as easy as possible. We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, flexible spending accounts) and offer affordable financing through Alphaeon Credit and Care Credit.
YOUR BEST YOU IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
With the Alphaeon Credit card*, you’ll find a wide array of monthly payment options to help your reach your individual goals.
The Alphaeon Credit card allows you to move forward today without delay. Plus, with special financing options not available with other credit cards, you may find the Alphaeon Credit card is the better way to pay.
With the Alphaeon Credit card, you can receive the care your physician recommends with flexible payment options that fit your lifestyle. Apply today so you can focus on looking, feeling, and being your best.
With the Alphaeon Credit Card*, You Get:
- A wide array of monthly payment options to help you reach your individual goals
- Special financing plans that are not always readily available with traditional credit cards
- The ability to use your card again for yourself or family members with no need to reapply and no annual fee
*Subject to credit approval and availability. Purchase must be made using the ALPHAEON CREDIT Card Account. ALPHAEON CREDIT Card Accounts are offered by Comenity Capital Bank which determines qualifications for credit and promotion eligibility. Account must be in good standing at the time of purchase. At no time will the minimum payment due be less than $27.00. Minimum interest charge is $2.00 per credit plan. Standard variable APR of 28.99%, based on the Prime Rate. Comenity Capital Bank issues ALPHAEON CREDIT Card Accounts, which can be used with participating physicians.
