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TRAVEL GUIDELINES
We would urge you to read through these recommendations
when planning your surgery and travel arrangements.
Should you have any specific queries please do not hesitate to contact
me.
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
1. Your Itinerary - take note of the
following:
- You should plan to arrive in Cape Town at
least 2 days prior to your intended surgery.
- To facilitate adequate recuperation and
a comfortable return journey we recommend you remain in Cape Town
between 1-3 weeks after surgery (see below).
- Suggested duration of stay: This should
be confirmed prior to making you flight reservations
- Eyelids and liposuction : 7-10 days
- Breast Surgery : 10-14 days
- Facelift : 2 weeks
- Abdominoplasty : 2- 3 weeks
2. Medical considerations:
- If you have any medical conditions make
sure you have informed the Clinic well in advance prior to your departure.
- Please ensure that you have informed the
Clinic of any medications or supplements you may be taking prior to
your confirmation of surgery.
- In certain instances you may be requested
to consult your general practioner or have blood tests prior to your
departure.
- Certain medications should be avoided for
at least 2 weeks before surgery: aspirin or aspirin containing medications,
(common in cold and flu medications) Anti Inflammatories, (Voltaren,
Brufen, Vioxx, Norflex) arnica and some homeopathic or herbal remedies.
These may thin your blood and predispose to bleeding. Garlic and red
wine should be avoided for 2 days before surgery.
- At your pre-operative consultation ensure
that all your questions are answered and that you are confident that
you understand your procedure, the risks and the likely post-operative
course. The better prepared you are, the easier it will be.
3. Smoking:
- Please note that some procedures (e.g. facelift,
abdominoplasty) may not be performed at all in smokers. In these cases
a month's abstinence prior to and after surgery is mandatory.
4. Should you require further assistance
with travel arrangements or transport please follow links on the right
or visit Western
Cape Tourism website.
THE ECONOMY CLASS SYNDROME - THROMBOEMBOLIC DISEASE
1. What is it?
Prolonged immobility on a long-haul flight
and sitting with bent legs with compression of the back of the knees
by the front edge of the seat can obstruct the flow of blood in the
leg veins. This may initiate the process of thrombosis (clotting)
of the leg veins resulting in their blockage.
2. How can this be avoided?
- Predisposing factors should be modified:
- Discontinue oral contraceptives / stop
smoking / try to achieve your optimal weight
- Precautions during your flight:
- You should purchase and use full length
Anti-Embolism (TED / DVT) stockings for the duration of your flight,
during and after surgery.
- Drink lots of water and not alcohol as
this dehydrates your system.
- Take along your own bottled water.
- Walk around as often as possible during
your flight to keep your blood circulation going (get an aisle seat).
- Avoid sleeping tablets as they result
in prolonged periods of immobility.
- While you are in your seat, alternately
contract and relax different muscle groups, especially those of
the lower legs, this helps the blood flow in your legs
- When you arrive in Cape Town:
- Go for a good walk soon after arrival
to assist the circulation in your legs.
THE DAY OF SURGERY
1. You should not have anything to eat or drink for 6-8 hours before
your surgery.
2. Take a shower before surgery
3. Avoid make-up.
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
- Slippers & light dressing gown
- Basic toiletries
- Loose clothing with buttons or zippers -
avoid 'pull-over' clothing Sunglasses & scarf for facial surgery.
- Any current medicines
- ID Document
- Payment of the theatre fees
(as per your quotation) may be made before surgery by EFT (please
bring proof of payment) or by Credit Card on the day of your surgery.
If you are intending to pay by any other means please ensure this
is cleared with the theatre management.
WHAT NOT TO BRING WITH YOU:
- If possible leave valuables at home.
- No weapons of any description are allowed.
- No smoking is permitted in the Renaissance
Institute
POST-OP
- Do not expect to see the result immediately.
Some procedures may take months for
the results to become evident.
- Plan for total rest for 2-3 days after surgery.
- Pain / discomfort is maximal during the
first 2-3 days following surgery.
- You will be comfortable taking regular pain
medications.
- Swelling is maximal for the first 3-4 days
and resolves over the subsequent 2-3 weeks, depending on the procedure.
- Bruising generally takes 2-3 weeks to settle.
- Some patients may feel depressed for a day
or two post surgery, this is quite normal.
Renaissance Surgical Clinic
Renaissance Body Science Institute
1st Floor, 183 Bree Street, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Tel: +27 21 424 2251 Fax: +27 21 424 2259
e-mail: julie@rensurg.co.za
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