1. After surgery, go home and take it easy (no exertion, lifting, bending, or straining).

2. Do not drink any alcoholic beverages or take any aspirin for another 24-48 hours. If you require medicine to control you pain, take only Extra Strength Tylenol. NO SMOKING.

3. Leave the dressing on your skin until the sutures are removed in one week.

4. If the dressing becomes soiled by drainage from the wound, you may cover it with another piece of paper tape. If the dressing starts to come detached, it may be necessary to reinforce the tape.

5. Do not do any heavy lifting or work-out exercising until after the sutures are removed.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUTURED FACIAL SITES

1. While sleeping, keep your head elevated for the first two nights.

2. Do not sleep on the side of the body on which you had surgery.

3. Do not bend over with your head lower than your heart level. Bend at the knees to stoop down. Be careful not to lift anything heavy or do anything to cause strain on sutures.

4. It is perfectly normal to have bruising or discoloration around the surgery site, especially around the eye;. Do not be alarmed by this as it will eventually fade and return to normal color.

During the healing process you will notice a number of changes. Severe itching with extensive redness usually indicates a sensitivity to the ointment used to dress the wound or most times a reaction to the bandage tape. You should call our office if this develops.


*Swelling and/or discoloration and bruising around your surgical site is not uncommon, particularly when performed around the eye.
*You may experience a sensation of tightness as your wounds heal. This is normal and will help to loosen the scar.
*Your healed wound may be sensitive to temperature changes (such as cold air). This sensitivity improves with time, but if you’re having a lot of discomfort, try to avoid extremes of temperature.
*Patients frequently experience itching after their wounds appear to have healed because of the continued healing under the skin. Plain Vaseline will help relieve itching.