After A Chin Augmentation Avoiding Complications Is Important In A Healthy Recovery



Posted: Saturday, October 17, 2009

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It is extremely hazardous to drive after general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Please arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home and stay with you for at least 24 hours. The effects of anesthesia can remain in your body as long as 24 hours. After surgery, plan to rest for 24 hours. Avoid straining and stooping. Sleeping with the head elevated on two pillows decreases the amount of bruising and swelling. After surgery you may take liquids such as soup, tea, soft drinks, or Jell-O. Gradually progress to a soft diet and then to a regular diet over the next 24 hours as tolerated.

Fill your prescriptions and take your post-operative medications as directed. Until post-operative medications are finished avoid alcohol. You may resume your regular medications unless your doctor directs otherwise. However, avoid aspirin and aspirin-containing products for two weeks before and after surgery. Remember, many herbal supplements adversely affect the clotting process and actively cause bruising and bleeding. Two weeks before surgery and may be resumed two weeks afterwards these should be stopped. Avoid alcohol until post-operative medications are finished. Many surgeons do not recommend taking mega doses of vitamins in excess of the normal daily requirement (which is more than adequately met by a normal balanced diet). Please discontinue this form of medication for two weeks before and after surgery unless you are being treated for a specific deficiency. Fill your prescriptions and take your post-operative medications as directed.

A chinstrap or tape must be worn for one week. You may shower and shampoo. Avoid strenuous activity for two weeks after surgery. However, walking is encouraged. Do not drive for one week and never while taking pain medication. You may wear makeup after checking with your doctor. It is vital that you do not smoke after surgery to avoid respiratory and wound healing complications. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen over the suture lines when it cannot be avoided. You may notice a change in sensation over the chin and lower lip. Unless your doctor directs otherwise you may resume your regular medications. The scar will be red for approximately six months and then begin to fade and soften.

Do not hesitate to contact your surgeon's officeiIf you have unusual or severe pain or swelling (especially on one side of your face or neck), bleeding from the dressing or any other concerns,. It will take several weeks before you can see the final result. If you have unusual or severe pain or swelling (especially on one side of your face or neck), bleeding from the dressing or any other concerns, do not hesitate to contact your surgeon's office. Over the suture lines when it cannot be avoided avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen. You can probably reach your surgeon or a staff member around the clock by calling. These instructions are not intended to cover every possible problem that could arise. Good judgment on your part is essential for a good result.

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Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Torrance, California and plastic surgery procedures like torrance chin augmentation, Abdominoplasty, face lift, facial implants, Nose Job, and forehead lift.
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