Not Reading Your Pre-Op Instructions? What Could Go Wrong?

Even when your surgeon is amazing, your results depend on you doing your part too. Taking an active role in getting ready for surgery—and recovery—makes all the difference.Reading through your pre-op instruction booklet may not be the most exciting thing, but it can really help you know what to expect and what to do. You’re in charge of your recovery, so speak up if something feels off. There’s no such thing as a silly question!Dr. Koehler shares why he turns down smokers for surgery, why you’ll need to pause the tequila shots for a while, and why it’s so important to be honest about any supplements or medications you’re taking.You’ll also learn what surgical drains actually do and how to take care of them, why your surgeon’s advice matters more than what you saw on Instagram, and how to set yourself up for a smoother surgery and a better recovery.Alabama the Beautiful is the cosmetic surgery podcast co-hosted by Dr. James Koehler, a surgeon with over 2 decades of expertise in cosmetic surgery and his trusty co-host Kirstin, your best friend, confidante, and the snarky yet loveable “swiss army knife” of Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery.Have a question for Dr. Koehler or Kirstin? Record your voicemail at alabamathebeautifulpodcast.com and we’ll answer it on the podcast.Eastern Shore Cosmetic Surgery is located off Highway 98 at 7541 Cipriano Ct in Fairhope, Alabama.To learn more about the practice or ask a question, go to easternshoreplasticsurgery.com Follow Dr. Koehler and the team on Instagram @easternshorecosmeticsurgeryAnd on TikTok @jameskoehlermdWatch Dr. Koehler & Kirstin on YouTube @JamesKoehlerMDAlabama The Beautiful is a production of The Axis: theaxis.ioTheme music: Never Need a Reason, Guy Trevino and Friends