I am having surgery tomorrow under general anaesthetic (a laparoscopy) and psychologically it would make me feel better to arrive at the hospital wearing some light makeup (powder, eyeliner and mascara) is this against hospital regulations?
I know nail varnish is banned but surely light face makeup can't cause any problems?
2007-02-03 22:31:27 · 17 answers · asked by Rosie 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Even light makeup can cause infection sometimes. Better just contact the hospital and ask.
2007-02-03 22:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just had an emergency appendectomy at 3 am in February. I was so ready to go into surgery after having that gut ache for 2 days. Basically they start and IV in pre-op waiting area and make sure it works good. Then they wheel you into the OR where there are a few people waiting including the nurse anesthetist, another person. Its pretty cold in there, so they cover you up really well except for your abdomen. They gave me some narcotic fentanyl to chill me out and kill the abominal discomfort I was in lying flat on the OR table then someone asked me about 5 minutes later if I was ready to go to sleep. I said "heck yes, lets get this over with" and before I could ask how much longer it was going to take, I was out. I guess I am surprised your waiting to decide if you have an acute appendix until tommorrow. Appendicitis is capable of rupturing and giving you peritonitis and all kinds of trouble. If you think your appendix is the problem, you need to go to the emergency room and get examined today. Also about the bliss experienced by the writer above me. My &*^. You have post operative pain which is tolerable for the 1st 2-3 hours after you wake up. It improves dramatically after the initial recovery period, but I would never call it "bliss"
2016-03-29 04:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nail varnish is banned as they use a clamp on the finger that measures oxygen saturation levels in the blood and the nail varnish blocks the sensor.
I have assisted in ECT and often the patients have worn light make up and it causes no concern to the doctors.
I can understand that psychologically this will make you feel more prepared so go for it!
2007-02-03 22:36:55 · answer #3 · answered by Litmus180 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had major surgery last May and I wore mascara, but really you don't want to wear any more than that for safety reasons.
You cannot wear any lip gloss or lip stick as they will likely use a breathing tube and that would impede the process.
They need to see your color in your face to discern if you are going pale to make sure your circulation is stable. (that's why no nail color- they check the color in your nail plate for the same reasons)
So if you must wear something, wear mascara and don't forget the clear chap-stick! It's VITAL!
Good luck.
2007-02-03 22:43:39 · answer #4 · answered by Avsky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is knob-end Litmus180 going on about ECT? Electro-Convulsive Therapy? You're having a laparoscopy, aren't you?
Take a pack of make-up removal wipes in your handbag, and use those at the last available point in time to remove your make-up.
2007-02-03 22:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by Phish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will probably ask you to remove it at the hospital. I think it is in case they need to place any masks or tubes on to your mouth or face as it makes the sterile process less effective. The make up can harbour bacteria as it covers pores etc and would mean there was more risk of infection.
2007-02-03 22:38:46 · answer #6 · answered by No_More_Drama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash your face and forget the makeup. Vanity knows no bounds, but an operating room is not a place to worry about your eyeliner and lipstick.
2007-02-03 22:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kokopelli 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You cannot wear make up due to hygiene reasons. There are so many germs in a compact or a mascara wand. Take it off and dont put yourself at risk.
2007-02-03 22:40:39 · answer #8 · answered by dawnusthewoodgnome 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't like you to wear make up because they want to be able to see your skin properly. Purple lips due to oxygen starvation might be missed if they are plastered with lip-stick!!!!!!
There are lots of signs they observe when you are under to keep you safe...so how about you help them do that and don't even ask them?????
Good luck by the way.
2007-02-03 22:37:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had that op once and asked why no nail polish or make-up.The nurse said it's cause they need to be able to see the colour of your skin and nails for any changes while you are knocked out.Good luck tomorrow:)
2007-02-03 22:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by *charmer* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋