Well before your surgery, you will have received a package of information from our office that is very important for the success of your procedure. Your proper following of these instructions is very important.
Please take the time to go over these documents carefully, make sure you fully understand what we are asking you to do, and insure there is no confusion over prescriptions, items to avoid, or any of our instructions for your procedure.
Here are the 5 critical documents that were included in your packet. Please make sure you have each of these and fully understand the instructions well in advance of your procedure. Our staff will tailor these forms to each individual and review with the patients prior to surgery. If there are any questions, please give us a call at 843-571-4742.
Informed Consent Form- Our agreement that you understand the risks of the surgery and give Dr. Hochman and his staff permission to perform the surgery. We will have discussed all these items in an office visit prior to your procedure. (Download PDF)
Pre-Operative Instructions for Surgical Patients- Provides a list of prescription medications and recommended herbal supplements you have been asked to take before and after your surgery. It also provides additional guidelines you should follow before and after surgery.
Surgery Procedure Checklist- Our agreement that you understand the detailed instructions for the day before and day of your procedure.
Bromelain and Arnica Montana Herbal Supplement Instructions – instructions on two herbal supplements that will speed up your healing process and minimize bruising and swelling.
Herbal Supplements & Medications to Avoid with Surgery – a complete list of supplements and medications to avoid in the two weeks prior to your procedure.

We are accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC/Accreditation Association). This shows our commitment to providing the highest levels of quality care to our patients, and the same high level conduct of our business practices. Accreditation by AAAHC is proof of this commitment and signifies we have met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party.