Post-Op Instructions
Post-Op Instructions for Facelift or Necklift 1. Sleep or lay down with head elevated at least 30 degrees or higher for first 7 days. 3. Afer we remove your head wrap, we will give you a velcro chin wrap to help shape the skin of the face and neck. You will need to wear it 24 hours a day for the first 48 hours, then 10 hours a day for the next 2 weeks. 5. Take the antibiotic as directed. 6. Four (4) times a day, use the polysporin or bacitricin ointment over suture sites to keep them very moist. 7. You can clean the areas gently with hydrogen peroxide and q-tips. 8. Tylenol or pain medication can be used as needed. These procedures are not usually very painful. If pain on one side continues to worsen despite pain medicine, please call Dr. Hah at the number that will be provided to you. 9. No strenuous activity for 10 days. 10. No turning of head aggressively for 4 weeks. 11. You can wash your hair as you normally would in 48 hours.
Post-Op Instructions for Browlift and Eyelid Lifts 1. Sleep or lay down with head elevated at least 30 degrees or higher for first 7 days. At night or during the day when sleeping, use lacrilube ointment in eyes to keep them moist. 4. Three (3) to four (4) times a day, use a wetting eye drop such lubritears to keep eyes very moist. 5. Take the antibiotic as directed. 6. Three (3) times a day, use the ophthalmic antibiotic ointment over the eyelid sutures to keep them very moist. 7. Do not get sutures wet with water until 48 hours later. 8. You can clean the sutures very gently with hydrogen peroxide and q-tips. 9. Tylenol or pain medicine can be taken as needed. These procedures are not usually very painful. If pain on one side continues to worsen despite the pain medicine, please call Dr. Hah at the number that will be provided to you. 10. No strenuous activity for 10 days. 11. You can wash your hair as you normally would in 48 hours. Liposuction/Liposculpture Post-Op Instructions for Liposuction/Liposculpture 2. Use sanitary napkins, Depends garments, during this time while the areas are draining copiously. 3. The lower drain sites will drain more and take longer to close. 4. Some areas may continue to drain for several days while other areas dry up. 5. Take antibiotic as directed. 6. For the first night after your surgery, try to leave absorbent pads and Depends garment in place. We will change you into support garment usually the next day at the office visit. 7. Wear the support garment 24/7 for the first week. Then wear it at least 8 hours a day for the following 2 weeks. Some patients may be encouraged to wear a more flexible elastic girdle type of garment during the latter 2 weeks. 8. Getting up and moving around is encouraged. 9. Drink a lot of fluids and eat a good diet. Low carbohydrates, good proteins, vegetables, and several (at least 5-6) glasses of water or noncaffeinated drinks a day are encouraged. 10. Tylenol or pain medicine as needed. These procedures are not usually very painful. If pain on one side continues to worsen despite pain medicine, please call the office at 409-883-5600. If urgent, you will be provided with Dr. Hah's cell number. 11. Continue to take Vitamin C during the course of healing. 12. You can shower starting the following day. No bathing in a bathtub, swimming or hot tubbing until all of the drain sites have closed. 13. Expect the liposuction areas to become firm and hardened over the following weeks. This is normal and a needed part of the inflammatory process for the skin to tighten over the areas. You can massage the areas as tolerated. 14. Unlike a tummy tuck where several weeks of physical activity restriction is required, liposuction patients are encouraged to get back to normal activities as soon as possible. Working out, walking, going back to work, shopping, going on trips are all encouraged. 15. Walking is very important!!! You must begin walking immediatelly the day after your surgery. Walking 40 minutes a day-5 days a week is highly recommended for superior results. This is especially so during the first 6 weeks. After that, we recommend walking 30 minutes three (3) times a week to maintain your shape. Lipoabdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck Post-Op Instructions for Lipoabdominoplasty/Tummy Tuck 1. Expect quite a bit of drainage over the first 48 hours from drain sites. 2. Use sanitary napkins, Depends garments, during this time while the areas are draining copiously. 3. The lower drain sites will drain more and take longer to close. 4. If one or more drains have been placed, measure the output 3 times a day and record drainage. Drains usually are removed when the output is less than 30cc's over 24 hours. 5. Some areas may continue to drain for several days while other areas dry up. 6. Take your antibiotic as directed. 7. For the first night after surgery, try to leave absorbent pads and Depends garment in place. We will change you into a support garment after surgery before you leave to help support the abdominal area. 8. Wear the support garment 24/7 for first week. Then at least 8 hours a day for the following 2 weeks. Some patients may be encouraged to wear a more flexible elastic girdle type of garment during the latter 2 weeks. 9. Getting up and moving around is a must. YOU MUST WALK THE NIGHT OF SURGERY EVEN IF JUST TO THE BATHROOM. THIS IS DONE TO HELP PREVENT BLOOD CLOTS. 10. DRINK A LOT OF FLUIDS!!, (UNTIL YOU URINATE.) 11. Eat a good diet. Consume low carbohydrates, good protein and vegetable mix. 12. Use Tylenol or pain medicine as needed. If pain on one side continues to worsen despite pain medicine, please call the office at 409-883-5600. If urgent, you will be provided with a number to Dr. Hah's cell phone. 13. Continue to take Vitamin C during the course of healing. 14. You can shower starting the 72 hours after surgery. No bathing in a bathtub, swimming or hot tubbing until all of the drain sites have closed. 15. Expect the liposuction areas to become firm and hardened over the following weeks. This is normal and a needed part of the inflammatory process for the skin to tighten over the areas. You can massage the areas as tolerated. 16. Patients are encouraged to get back to as much activity as soon as possible. Walking, going back to work, shopping, going about town are all encouraged. No super strenuous activity for 2 weeks. 17. Walking is very important!!! You must begin walking immediately the day after your surgery. Walking 40 minutes a day-5 days a week is highly recommended for superior results. This is especially so during the first 6 weeks. After that, we recommend walking 30 minutes three (3) times a week to maintain your shape 18. If Lovenox is ordered, use the injections as directed. Breast Augmentation Post-Op Instructions for Breast Augmentation 2. Sleep on 2-3 pillows for 1 week. 3. You may shower in 24 hours but NO bathing or soaking sutures for 10 days. 4. Hold off using deodorant or creams under arms. 5. Use pain medicine as needed. 6. Continue your antibiotics. 7. No strenuous activity for 1 week and no heavy lifting or running for 4 weeks. 8. No mouth to nipple contact and no hot tubs for 3 months. Fat Transfer/Volumetric Midface LiftPost-Op Instructions for Fat Transfer/Volumetric Midface Lift 1. Sleep or lay down with head elevated at least 30 degrees or higher for first 7 days. 2. For the first 48 hours, use ice packs over the transfer areas, with 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off. 3. Take your antibiotic as directed. 4. Four (4) times a day, use the polysporin or bacitricin ointment over the injection sites to keep very moist. 5. You can clean the areas gently with hydrogen peroxide and q-tips. 6. Use Tylenol or pain medicine as needed. These procedures are not usually very painful. If pain on one side continues to worsen despite pain medicine, please call Dr. Hah at the number that will be provided to you. 7. No strenuous activity for 5 days. 8. You can wash your hair as you normally would in 48 hours.
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