Patient Information

FIRST VISIT

Your initial appointment will consist of a consultation explaining your diagnosis and treatment options. Occasionally, surgery can be performed the same day as the consultation. However, a complex medical history or treatment plan will require an evaluation and a second appointment to provide treatment on another day. 

Please assist us by providing the following information at the time of your consultation: 

• X-Rays or CT Scans 

• A list of medications you are presently taking 

IMPORTANT: All patients under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the consultation visit. 

A pre-operative consultation and physical examination is mandatory for patients undergoing IV Sedation for surgery. Please have nothing to eat or drink 8 hours prior to your surgery. You will also need an adult to drive you home. 

Please alert the office if you have a medical condition that may be of concern prior to surgery (i.e. diabetes, high blood pressure, artificial heart valves and joints, rheumatic fever, etc.) or if you are currently taking any medication (i.e. heart medications, aspirin, anticoagulant therapy, etc.)

PREOPERATIVE

Before IV Sedation 

• You may not have anything to eat or drink (including water) for eight (8) hours prior to the appointment. 

• No smoking at least 12 hours before surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery. 

• A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the office, remain in the office during the procedure, and drive the patient home. 

• The patient should not drive a vehicle or operate any machinery for 24 hours following the anesthesia experience. 

• Please wear loose fitting clothing with sleeves which can be rolled up past the elbow, and low-heeled shoes. 

• If you have an illness such as a cold, sore throat, stomach or bowel upset, please notify the office. If you take routine oral medications, please check with Dr. Luciano prior to your surgical date for instructions.