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Although all sutures will be out after 6 -7 days your eyes likely will not feel back to normal for as long as 6 months.
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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.
Apply Aquaphor Post Cleaning
After cleaning, apply a layer of Aquaphor or Petrolatum to all incisions a minimum of 2 times daily.
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.
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be patient
Be patient with yourself, the healing process, and the showing of results.
DON'T:
DO NOT
Swim or use saunas
Do not swim, use hot tubs, or saunas for 4 weeks.
DO NOT
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.
post treatment
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.
DO NOT
Be Exposed to the Sun
Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for 4 weeks.
post treatment
DO NOT
Touch, Scratch, or Pick your Skin
Do not touch, scratch, or pick while your skin is healing. This can delay healing and increase scarring.
Do:
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.
After cleaning, apply a layer of Aquaphor or Petrolatum to all incisions a minimum of 2 times daily.
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.
For the first 48 hours, use cold compresses made of frozen peas to minimize swelling and help with discomfort.
Stay hydrated and eat a healthy well balanced diet.
Be patient with yourself, the healing process, and the showing of results.
Don't:
Do not swim, use hot tubs, or saunas for 4 weeks.
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.
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.
Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for 4 weeks.
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
Day
1
2
3
And
Beyond
value
day(s) after
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
Lubricating Eye Ointment
Prevent scratches to the eyeball, by providing moisture.
1
Application
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Saline Eye Drops
Keeps the eye lubricated and the cornea moist, to prevent scratching of the eye.
1
Application
Morning
Night
Noon
Evening
If Needed
Vitamin K Serum
Vitamin K is used to help reduce swelling and bruising. This may help speed up skin healing.
1
Application
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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Recommended
POST CARE Supplies
Morning
Noon
Evening
Lubricating Eye Ointment
Prevent scratches to the eyeball, by providing moisture.
Apply AM & PM
1
Application
Morning
Noon
Evening
Saline Eye Drops
Keeps the eye lubricated and the cornea moist, to prevent scratching of the eye.
After Surgery, and while awake. 1 Saline drop every hour
1
Application
Morning
Noon
Evening
Vitamin K Serum
Vitamin K is used to help reduce swelling and bruising. This may help speed up skin healing.
Apply to face (2x daily-START 3 days before Surgery. Continue after)
1
Application
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
Tablet
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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
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