Oral Facial Surgery Associates

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Florence KY, Crestview Hills KY

859-371-0123, 859-578-9000

Pre-Op Instructions

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We monitor our appointment requests several times a day and will usually reply within one business day during open hours.

Before Intravenous Anesthesia 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 oral surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of oral surgery.
  • A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the oral surgery 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.
  • Contact lenses, jewelry, and dentures must be removed at the time of oral surgery.
  • Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of oral surgery.
  • 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 our doctors prior to your surgical date for instructions.

You may download a pdf of pre-operative instructions for patients undergoing anesthesia sedation

If you have further questions, please contact Dr Lucas or the other oral surgeons in our Northern KY oral surgery offices in Florence KY at 859-371-0123 and Crestview Hills KY at 859-578-9000.