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Palm Springs
1900 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
Suite A1
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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Palm Desert
72-780 El Paseo
Suite E-1
Palm Desert, CA 92260
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    Before Anesthesia

    • 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 surgery. Ideally, cut down or stop smoking as soon as possible prior to the day of surgery.
    • A responsible adult must accompany the patient to the 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 surgery.
    • Do not wear lipstick, excessive makeup, or nail polish on the day of 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 Drs. Garcia or Bass prior to your surgical date for instruction

    Palm Springs

    Palm Desert

    Palm Springs
    1900 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way
    Suite A1
    Palm Springs, CA 92262
    760.327.1509
    Palm Desert
    72-780 El Paseo
    Suite E-1
    Palm Desert, CA 92260
    760.346.7431
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