Post-Surgey Indications

RHINOPLASTY RECOVERY

• You will have a dressing above the upper lip; keep in mind that your nose may bleed for 72 hours
• Be careful the cast does not get wet or damp
• Do not wear glasses in contact with the cast
• Bruises around the eyes are common
• Cool water compresses on eyelids may help alleviate discomfort
• Do not engage in strenuous activities o tilt your head
• Avoid climbing stairs
• Semi-seated position with two pillows, if you are in bed (Elevate your head while you sleep to decrease swelling)
• Avoid bumping the nose 
• Read the section “General Indications"

FACE/NECK LIFT RECOVERY

• You may notice your face is swollen
• Be careful the dressing does not get wet or damp
• Do not wearing glasses inside the dressing
• If you feel your dressing is too tight, please contact us
• Get up only if necessary during the first 24 hours
• Semi-seated position (when lying on bed)
• Read the section “General Indications"

EYELID SURGERY RECOVERY

• Put the eye ointment on the scars three times a day
• Wear dark sunglasses during the day and when exposed to strong light or wind
• Avoid straining your eyes (do not read, watch TV, excessive reflexes) for the first 24 hours
• Apply camomile tea compresses on eyelids the night of surgery and subsequent nights
• Avoid lifting, straining and bending down to pick things
• Semi-seated position (when lying on bed)
• Read the section “General Indications”

BREAST SURGERY RECOVERY (augmentation, reduction, pexy)

• Be very careful the dressing does not get wet or stained
• If you feel the dressing is too tight, please contact us
• Keep your elbows against your sides as much as possible. This will limit your movement but will speed up the recovery process
• Do not wear garments that require you to raise your arms to put them on
• If you have a drainage, empty the reservoir if full or as directed
• Semi-seated position, with two pillows (when lying on bed)
• Read the section “General Indications”

TUMMY TUCK RECOVERY

• Be very careful the dressing and girdle do not get wet or stained
• If you feel the girdle is too tight, please contact us
• If you have a drainage, empty the reservoir if full or as directed
• Wear comfortable clothes
• When lying on bed, use two pillows to keep your trunk elevated and a third pillow under the knees
• Keep the abdomen flat and avoid folding the girdle, as much as possible
• Read the section “General Indications"