STARTING NOW

• STOP SMOKING:  Smoking reduces circulation to the skin and impedes healing.
• TAKE MULTIVITAMINS:  Start taking multivitamins twice daily to improve your general health.
• TAKE "ARNICA" 10 DAYS BEFORE AND AFTER HEALING:  It will promote healing and a speedier recovery.
• TAKE VITAMIN C:  Start taking 500 mg of Vitamin C twice daily to promote healing.
• DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN OR IBUPROFEN:  Stop taking medications containing aspirin or ibuprofen.

OPTIMIZING YOUR RECOVERY

PLANNING

• Now that you've decided to have surgery, you need to decide where to recover.  Depending upon the procedure, you may experience varying degrees of discomfort and lowered energy levels.  This is a time when you will need extra special care.
• Your recovery care choice should be made in consultation with Dr. Virden and our nursing staff.  The decision is an important one as it can impact your ultimate result.

Payment Options

Payment for cosmetic plastic surgery is due in full at the time of your preoperative visit.  We provide a number of payment options which may be used individually or combined according to your wishes.

• CASH OR CHECK:  Cashier's checks (three separate - 1.  Dr. Virden  2. Hospital  3. Anesthesia) or cash.
• CREDIT CARDS:  Visa, Master Card, AMEX, Care Credit and Discover.
• OPTIONAL FINANCING PLANS:  We will be happy to assist you wit applying for financing should you so desire.