Patient Resources
Before Surgery Guide
Walk through each stage of preparation — from your consultation to the day of surgery. Use the guide below to navigate.
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Your ARIA instructions come first
This page provides general information. Your surgeon may give you different instructions based on your health, medications, procedure, and anesthesia plan. If anything conflicts with instructions provided directly by ARIA, follow the personalized instructions.
Key Principles
- Do not guess
- Do not make medication changes on your own
- Do not hide a preparation concern
- Call before the appointment if an instruction was not followed
After Your Consultation
- Review the proposed procedure and anesthesia plan
- Read the instructions provided by ARIA
- Complete required health-history forms
- Confirm insurance and financial arrangements
- Arrange time away from work or school
- Identify an adult support person if required
- Make transportation arrangements
- Ask questions before the treatment date
- Notify ARIA about relevant medical appointments or health changes
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