Are the Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa consultations free?
Yes, all the consultations will be free.
How long should I make my reservation before surgery?
Generally, around 4-6 weeks, although there may be exceptions depending on the type of surgery.
Which are the preoperative tests?
In general, based on the ESA (the European Society of Anaesthesiology) guides it will only be necessary a blood clotting study, a biochemical test and a blood count (routine blood tests), provided that the patient does not have cardiac or respiratory medical history and is younger than 43 years old. Depending on the characteristics of the patient and the surgery type, it should be necessary other complementary tests too as an electrocardiogram or a chest radiography. Our anaesthetists will value if additional tests would be necessary.
Which type of anaesthesia will be used?
Depending on the surgical intervention, it may be general or local anaesthesia with or without sedation.
How many hours before should I stop eating and drinking to undergo a surgical intervention with general anaesthesia?
Which medication should I stop using before a surgical intervention?
7-10 days before you should stop drugs that contain acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or derivatives, as well as some anti-inflammatories. Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa will tell you what you could take instead.
Is general anaesthesia safe?
Undoubtedly and for the type of surgical intervention frequently used in plastic surgery yes, because the patients are usually healthy and young, making risks being minimum.
Is the appearance of after-effects possible after general anaesthesia?
After-effects that may appear are generally minimum, since our anaesthetists have a lot of years of experience and count with surgical installations of the latest technology as well as safe high quality anaesthetic drugs. Anyway, some people after the surgery may have symptoms such as general malaise, sickness, vomiting, cold, etc. Our anaesthetists (Antonio Vallejo Ucles and Antonio Jesús Erdozain Barrera) and Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa will previously ask you if you have had some problems before while undergoing general anaesthesia to take action and reduce the probability that they may occur again.
Where to find Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa?
ALMERÍA: Hospital Virgen del Mar.
MÁLAGA: Clínica del Pilar.
CÓRDOBA: Hospital Cruz Roja de Córdoba and Clínica El Brillante.
JAÉN: Policlínicas Jaén.
How long will I be admitted to hospital before surgery?
You will be admitted the same day of the surgery, at least one hour before.
When will I be able to go home after the surgery?
Depending on the complexity and duration of the surgical intervention, you could go home the same day (half-stay) or stay for one night (complete-stay), going home next day.
Can I use makeup or nail polish during the surgery?
It is not advisable, because the sensors would be altered and not able to capture correctly the blood oxygen level.
Can I use contact lenses during the surgery?
It is not advisable, they may damage your eyes.
Which medication should I take after surgery?
Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa, as a general rule, will prescribe an antibiotic, an anti-inflammatory and analgesics. He will explain you how to take them after surgery. You should bring this medication the same day of the surgical intervention to begin with the treatment just after being discharged.
If I had any problem after the surgery, could I contact with Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa?
Dr. Joaquín Pérez-Guisado Rosa will give you a contact number available 24 hours a day to deal with every possible concern or emergency, as well as two e-mails info@joaquinperezguisado.com and postoperatorio@joaquinperezguisado.com.
