Facelifts and Endoscropic browlift West Palm Beach, Facelifts and Endoscropic browlift Miami FL

Postoperative Instructions

DO:	DO: Clean suture lines located around the front and back of ear with hydrogen peroxide and Q-tips 3 times a day.
DO:	DO: Apply a small amount of Bacitracin or Neosporin ointment to the suture lines following cleaning with hydrogen peroxide 3 times a day.
DO:	DO: Clean around surgical staples located in the hair-bearing areas with witch hazel on a Q- tip 6 times a day.
DO:	DO: Shower on the first postoperative day (once). This can be anytime that day after the dressing is removed. Allow warm water, without soap or shampoo to run through your hair. You may notice some hair that has come loose, this is to be expected.
DO:	DO: On the second postoperative day, wash your hair only with Baby Johnson’s Shampoo. Continue the showers once daily for 1 week.
DO:	DO: Sleep with the head of the bed elevated 30 to 40 degrees or sleep in a recliner for the first 2 weeks following surgery.
DO:	DO: Use cold compresses over the face as often as possible for the first 5 days. DO: DC: Wash face with lukewarm water only.
DO:	DO: Wear glasses, if necessary.
DO:	DO: Wear contacts, if necessary, unless eyelid surgery was also performed, then wait 10 days before wearing contacts.
DO:	DO: Wear a wig if desired as long as it does not irritate the stable or suture lines.

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DO NOT:	DO NOT: Apply Bacitracin or Neosponn to the hair-bearing staple line.
DO NOT:	Use hydrogen peroxide near hair. It will change the color of your hair.
DO NOT:	Pull ears forNard while cleaning behind ears.
DO NOT:	Use any hair sprays or conditioners for the first 2 weeks following surgery. No hair permanents or coloring for the first 6 weeks following surgery.
DO NOT:	Apply any makeup to the face for the first week.
DO NOT:	Use a curiing iron for 4 weeks.
DO NOT:	Use a salon hair dryer. It is okay to use a hand held blow dryer on cool, if necessary.
DO NOT:	Shave for the first week.

REMEMBER:

1. Your face will retain swelling for several months. During that time you may notice some lumpiness, tightness, asymmetry, and numbness.

2. Week three it is important to wear a #15 sunscreen or higher over incision lines if sun exposure is expected.

Please call the office if you have any questions, (772) 546-FACE (3223)