{"id":2849,"date":"2025-05-26T11:10:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T15:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drcardin-langlois.ca\/avant-la-chirurgie\/"},"modified":"2025-07-08T14:26:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T18:26:30","slug":"before-the-surgery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drcardin-langlois.ca\/en\/before-the-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"Before the Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1520px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2849_f8fcef-4b alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2849_a40673-e9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2849_a40673-e9\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05\"]{padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:24px;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05\"]{font-size:18px;}}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_95d1c1-05\">Before the Surgery<\/h1>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09\"]{font-size:38px;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_cc08c9-09\">What Should You Know Before Having Cosmetic Surgery?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_27a5b4-f8\">This section offers key information to help you prepare before your surgery, on the day of the procedure, and during your recovery. While these are general guidelines, Dr. Cardin-Langlois will also provide personalized recommendations tailored to your specific procedure and medical condition.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1520px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-lg, 4rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id2849_75a1c6-32 alignfull has-theme-palette8-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2849_73c66f-a4\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_ed003b-8d\">Before the Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">It is important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant. This is also true for breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">Drug prescriptions will be given prior to the procedure. In this way, the patient can pick them up at the pharmacy a few days before the surgery. This will enable the patient to rest when she returns home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">It is essential to tell your doctor if you use tobacco of any form (cigarette, patch, gum, etc.). Stopping tobacco use may be indicated before the surgery in order to minimize the risks of complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">Alcohol must be avoided before the surgery since it can amplify the effect of pain medications prescribed when the patient returns home. Alcohol use also significantly increases the risk of bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">Depending on the procedure, the patient may be asked to discontinue blood thinning medications (anticoagulants) one week (7 days) before the surgery. These include all aspirin (ASA) derivatives and anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Naproxen, etc.). Discontinuation of other anticoagulants will be discussed with the referring physician and the plastic surgeon. The patient will be told when to start taking these medications again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">Hormone replacement therapy may have to be discontinued one month prior to the surgery and for two weeks after, to avoid any risk associated with coagulation problems. If this is the case, discontinuation will be required during the consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">Any natural product used must be mentioned. These products can increase the risk of bleeding or interfere with anesthesia medications, and some must be avoided prior to the surgery. The main products to be avoided include garlic (as well as any garlic product), ginkgo biloba, ginseng, ginger, and St. John\u2019s Wort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">Some laboratory tests may be requested before the surgery to ensure that the procedure carried out is completely safe. If this is the case, the patient will be advised during the consultation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d5cdba\">If possible, it is recommended not to schedule a surgery during menstrual periods, especially for liposuction, abdominal, and thigh surgeries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2849_e54978-ab > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2849_e54978-ab kvs-sm-false\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-duration=\"1000\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2849_51212c-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2849_51212c-6e kvs-sm-false\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image2849_573afe-53:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image2849_573afe-53.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-image2849_573afe-53 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2849_573afe-53 size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"635\" src=\"https:\/\/drcardin-langlois.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group-Copy-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-2240\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2849_cb245b-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_9d872f-d0\">The Day of Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d6e0e2\">The patient should take a shower and wash her hair on the morning of the procedure. Creams and makeup must be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#d6e0e2\">Depending on the type of procedure, assistance is necessary when the patient returns home and in the days following surgery. These details will be discussed with the physician. To speed up the recovery, clothes, meals, and comfort items will be needed when the patient returns home.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2849_11d2ee-d4\">After Surgery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\">Dressings will be applied before leaving the operating room. 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