Day of Treatment

Day of Surgery

Ear Pinning

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OVERVIEW

Morning of
Surgery

Pre-Treatment
Checklist

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No Contacts
You may wear glasses but do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.
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No Deodorant
Do not wear deodorant or lotions, especially on the chest and torso.
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Arrive in proper attire
Surgery day, wear loose-fitting clothes that fasten at the front. No slipover clothing.
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Wash Yourself
Wash yourself including your hair the evening before or the morning of surgery. Do not use any styling products or sprays. Please reference the bathing directions provided to you and use Hibiclens /CHG.
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No makeup
Please arrive with a clean, makeup-free face
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Take medicine
Take only approved and required medicine as directed.
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avoid alcohol
Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your treatment and caffeine on the day of your treatment.

POst-Treatment
Dos and Don'ts

EVENINg OF 
SURGERY

Do:

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Wear your headband
Wear your headband and/or beanie continuously for 2 weeks; after 2 weeks, continue to wear at night. Keep the headband dry and clean.
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Change Clothing Carefully
Be very careful when changing shirts and tops not to catch your ear and injure the wound and/or tear the sutures.
Follow Wound Cleaning Directions
Follow post-care wound cleaning directions. Use diluted hydrogen peroxide 50/50 water mix, apply the mixture with a Q-tip or clean gauze pad to incision 2 times a day.
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Sleep Elevated
Sleep on your back elevated for 2 weeks, at a 30° incline, with approximately 3 pillows.
Use Cold compress made of Frozen Peas
For the first 48 hours, use cold compresses made of frozen peas to minimize swelling and help with discomfort.
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Drink and Eat Healthy
Stay hydrated and eat a healthy well balanced diet.

Don't:

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Let Ears get Hot
Do not allow the surgical area to become too hot, such as with a hairdryer or curling iron.
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DO NOT
Touch ears while brushing hair
Do not hit your ears when brushing or styling your hair.
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Remove the initial head wrap
Do not remove the initial head wrap, which was placed on at the time of surgery. We will remove it at your first post-op visit.
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Swim or use saunas
Do not swim, use hot tubs, or saunas for 4 weeks.
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Perform Strenuous Physical Activity
Do not perform strenuous physical activity, including athletic activities, intercourse, aerobic exercise, weight training, heavy lifting, and any straining. You may gradually resume exercise 4 weeks after surgery; light walking is okay and recommended. Listen to your body; if it hurts the treated area- Stop.
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Surgery day
‍MED LOG

Before
Surgery
Surgery
After
Surgery
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Prescriptions

Recommended
POST CARE Supplies

Cetaphil cream cleanser
Hydrogen Peroxide
Bandaids
Stool Softener
Baby Shampoo
Ice Cubes
Tylenol