PREPARING FOR EXCISION OF HIDRADENITIS

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Hidradenitis is a long term, recurrent, and painful disease in which there is inflammation (redness, tenderness, and swelling) in areas containing apocrine sweat glands in the armpits. Hidradenitis is a blockage in the hair follicles causing a mixture of boil-like lumps, areas leaking pus and scarring.

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STEPS TO BOOKING:

1. Obtain a referral form from your physician

2. Book an appointment with our office

3. If you are using insurance (Present insurance Card)

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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST

• Consultation booking

• Laboratory and Imaging test completed

• Preoperative questionnaire

   

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:

• Fast 12 hours prior to surgery

• Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money, etc.)

• Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages

• Shower the morning of the procedure 

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SURGERY TIMELINE:

• Patient assessment about 30 minutes after check-in

• Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes  

• Surgery takes about 20 minutes per armpit

• Recovery requires about 45 minutes 

• Upon clearance by the doctor, the patient is released

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RESULTS TIMELINE:

• Specimen took to the laboratory by the patient (If necessary)

• Postoperative guidelines are given

• Follow-up care

 

 

I'm ready to begin...

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