POST-CARE Instructions

Earlobe Repair

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Recovery time is typically about 14 days, and results are noticeable right away. However, it sometimes takes 4 to 6 weeks for swelling to disappear completely. Typically you can plan to have the ear re-pierced a month after the repair.
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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.
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be patient
Be patient with yourself, the healing process, and the showing of results.

DON'T:

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DO NOT
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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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.
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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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Touch, Scratch, or Pick your Skin
Do not touch, scratch, or pick while your skin is healing. This can delay healing and increase scarring.

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POST SURGERY
MEDLOG

Surgery
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day(s) after
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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
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Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Water
Hydration is vital to a healthy experience
8
oz
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Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Zofran
Zofran (Ondansetron) is used alone or with other medications to prevent nausea and vomiting
1
Tablet
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Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Norco
Norco contains a combination of acetaminophen and hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is an opioid pain
0.5
Tablet
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Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Diazepam
1-2 Tablets (As needed for anxiety). If prescribed.
1
Tablets
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Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid is a medicine that controls bleeding. It helps your blood to clot.
2
Tablets
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Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Vitamedica Bromelain
Bromelain is used for pain, muscle soreness, burns, and swelling
2
Tablet
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Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Vitamedica Arnica Montana
Arnica is also used for bleeding, bruising, swelling after surgery
3
Tablet
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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.
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Tablet
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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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POST CARE Supplies

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
food icon (take food with medication)
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
Tablet
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