Starting about ten days before the procedure, do not take any aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medication. These thin the blood somewhat and increase the risk of bleeding. Similarly one should avoid alcohol for 48 hours before and after the surgery.

• Wash your scrotum for 2 nights before your procedure and for 2 nights after your procedure with an anti-bacterial wash (the anti-bacterial wash is provided as part of the optional care package, also called Pollock Pack, that you can purchase from our office on the day of your consult). If your opt for the internet registration option and you are having a same day consult/surgery then using the antibacterial wash provided for 2 or 3 nights after your surgery is acceptable.
  
  
• For our much improved visibility and for hygenic reasons (keeping hair out of the surgical area), we recommend that you shave from the base of the penis and along front and sides of your scrotum.
  
  
  While we could easily perform your procedure without having you shave at all, we like many other surgeons believe that this is an important step in performing a meticulous surgery.
  
  
• Wear the athletic support from your Pollock pack to the office. The support should be worn over your underwear. If you are having a same day consult and procedure, you can purchase the after care supply pack with scrotal support and put it on at the office.
  
  
• Wear comfortable clothing. Choose pants that you won't mind getting iodine on after the procedure. We also recommend that you wear a T-shirt because the room in which we do the procedure is hot and anything heavier may be uncomfortable for you. The heat of the room relaxes the scrotum and makes the procedure easier to perform.
  
  
• Eat a good breakfast! You will feel much more comfortable during the procedure.
  
  
• Plan to arrive a little earlier for your appointment. From the time that you arrive at the office until the time you leave, 30 minutes will generally suffice. However we suggest that you give yourself an hour as you may choose to stay longer and relax after your procedure.
  
  
• should you choose the online registration option, you can purchase the optional care package at our office on the day of your surgery.
  
  
• Please remember to bring your favorite CD for your surgery. Alternatively you can choose from our CD selection.
  
  
• You have downloaded the pre-op & post-op information manual to print out and review.