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Gabrielle Owen, RN, CNOR, is an associate editor at Biology Insights focusing on surgical preparation. Based in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, she worked in hospital operating rooms for over 10 years and went on to produce patient advocacy content. Her clinical background in perioperative care informs her work helping patients understand what to expect from upcoming procedures.

Do I Need to Poop Before Surgery?
How Long Does It Take to Recover From a Cyst Removal?
Does a Daith Piercing Hurt? What to Expect
What to Wear After Shoulder Surgery With a Sling
How Long Does Hemorrhoid Surgery Last?
How Long Do Surgeries Last? From Prep to Recovery
Can You Wear a Bra During a Tonsillectomy?
What to Wear to Outpatient Surgery
Do I Have to Wash My Hair Before Surgery?
Can I Have Gel Nails for Surgery?
Is a Double Mastectomy Considered Major Surgery?
How Long Does Roux-en-Y Surgery Take?
How Long Does Free Flap Surgery Take?
Can I Keep My Appendix After Surgery?
Does It Hurt When Stitches Dissolve?
What to Wear After Surgery for Comfort and Safety
What Are the Best Gifts for a Man After Surgery?
Does Gallbladder Surgery Leave Scars?
How Long After Pellet Insertion Can I Take a Bath?
Are You Awake When Intubated for Surgery?
Why Can’t You Shave Before Surgery?
Why Can’t I Wear Makeup During Surgery?
Can I Have My Nails Done Before Surgery?
How Should I Wear My Hair for Surgery?
How Long Does Lap Band Removal Surgery Take?
Does Gastric Bypass Leave a Scar?
How Long Does a Thyroidectomy Take?
Do I Have to Take My Nose Ring Out for Surgery?
How Long Does a Stoma Operation Take?
How Long Does Outpatient Hip Surgery Take?