Day of Treatment

Day of Surgery

Eyelid Lift

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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.

POst-Treatment
Dos and Don'ts

EVENINg OF 
SURGERY

Do:

Use eye drops and ointment
Use artificial tears or saline every hour, and additionally as needed. Continue to use saline eye drops and lubricating eye ointment for at least 14 days.
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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Swim or use saunas
Do not swim, use hot tubs, or saunas for 4 weeks.
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Make Excessive Facial Movements
Do not make excessive facial movements such as wide mouth laughing and excessive chewing for at least two weeks. This will optimize the healing process.
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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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DO

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Surgery day
‍MED LOG

Before
Surgery
Surgery
After
Surgery
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Prescriptions

Recommended
POST CARE Supplies

Lubricating eye ointment
Eucerin
Small Clean Bowl
Artificial Tears
Cetaphil cream cleanser
Hydrogen Peroxide
Bandaids
Aquaphor
Stool Softener
Baby Shampoo
Ice Cubes
Tylenol
Q-Tips
Frozen Peas
Ziplock Bags