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Earlobe Repair
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OVERVIEW
Morning of
Surgery
Pre-Treatment
Checklist
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You may wear glasses but do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.
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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.
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You may wear glasses but do not wear contact lenses to your surgery.
Surgery day, wear loose-fitting clothes that fasten at the front. No slipover clothing.
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.
Please arrive with a clean, makeup-free face
Take only approved and required medicine as directed.
Avoid alcohol for 48 hours before your treatment and caffeine on the day of your treatment.
POst-Treatment
Dos and Don'ts
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SURGERY
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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.
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Drink and Eat Healthy
Stay hydrated and eat a healthy well balanced diet.
Don't:
DO NOT
Let Ears get Hot
Do not allow the surgical area to become too hot, such as with a hairdryer or curling iron.
DO NOT
Touch ears while brushing hair
Do not hit your ears when brushing or styling your hair.
DO NOT
Swim or use saunas
Do not swim, use hot tubs, or saunas for 4 weeks.
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Be exposed to excessive heat
Do not be exposed to excessive heat or cold for 4 weeks.
DO NOT
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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Be very careful when changing shirts and tops not to catch your ear and injure the wound and/or tear the sutures.
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.
Sleep on your back elevated for 2 weeks, at a 30° incline, with approximately 3 pillows.
Stay hydrated and eat a healthy well balanced diet.
DON'T
Do not allow the surgical area to become too hot, such as with a hairdryer or curling iron.
Do not hit your ears when brushing or styling your hair.
Do not swim, use hot tubs, or saunas for 4 weeks.
Do not be exposed to excessive heat or cold for 4 weeks.
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
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Gatorade
Electrolytes help your body regulate chemical reactions, maintain the balance between fluids inside and outside your cells, and more.
8
oz
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Water
Hydration is vital to a healthy experience
8
oz
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Zofran
Zofran (Ondansetron) is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting
1
Tablet
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Norco
Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain
0.5
Tablet
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Diazepam
1-2 Tablets (As needed for anxiety). If prescribed.
1
Tablets
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid is a medicine that controls bleeding. It helps your blood to clot.
2
Tablets
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Vitamedica Bromelain
Bromelain is used for pain, muscle soreness, burns, and swelling
2
Tablet
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Vitamedica Arnica Montana
Arnica is also used for bleeding, bruising, swelling after surgery
3
Tablet
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Clinical Support Evening
Vitamedica Clinical Support Eveining is used at night to fill essential nutritional gaps, safe for surgery. Also promotes quicker healing.
3
Tablet
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Clinical Support Morning
Vitamedica Clinical Support Morning is used in the morning to fill essential nutritional gaps, safe for surgery. Also promotes quicker healing.
3
Tablet
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Prescriptions
Morning
Noon
Evening
Zofran
Zofran (Ondansetron) is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting
1 Tablet Under tongue (2x daily As needed for nausea) If prescribed
1
Tablet
Morning
Noon
Evening
Norco
Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain
1/2 to 1 Tablet (Every 4-6 hours as needed) If prescribed.
0.5
Tablet
Morning
Noon
Evening
Diazepam
1-2 Tablets (As needed for anxiety). If prescribed.
Diazepam is used to treat a range of conditions, including anxiety,It may also be used to cause memory loss during certain medical procedures.
1
Tablets
Morning
Noon
Evening
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid is a medicine that controls bleeding. It helps your blood to clot.
2 Tablets (MORNING OF SURGERY - 2 HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL)
2
Tablets
Morning
Noon
Evening
Vitamedica Bromelain
Bromelain is used for pain, muscle soreness, burns, and swelling
2 Tablets (3x daily- START 3 DAYS PRIOR). Take until gone
2
Tablet
Morning
Noon
Evening
Vitamedica Arnica Montana
Arnica is also used for bleeding, bruising, swelling after surgery
3 Tablets (3x daily- START 3 DAYS PRIOR). Take until gone
3
Tablet
Morning
Noon
Evening
Clinical Support Evening
Vitamedica Clinical Support Eveining is used at night to fill essential nutritional gaps, safe for surgery. Also promotes quicker healing.
3 Tablets daily, START 2 WEEKS PRIOR). Take until gone
3
Tablet
Morning
Noon
Evening
Clinical Support Morning
Vitamedica Clinical Support Morning is used in the morning to fill essential nutritional gaps, safe for surgery. Also promotes quicker healing.
3 Tabletsdaily, START 2 WEEKS PRIOR). Take until gone
3
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POST CARE Supplies
Cetaphil cream cleanser
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Stool Softener
Baby Shampoo
Ice Cubes
Tylenol
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