POST-CARE Instructions

Face & Neck Lift

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A face and neck lift is a significant surgery with at least 10 to 14 days of recovery. You should expect swelling, bruising, numbness, and some discomfort following the surgery, but these issues are temporary. Pain is rarely a significant issue —many of our patients comment that there is less pain than expected.

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Wear Circul8 leg compression device
Wear the Circul8 leg compression device for a minimum of 7 days whenever sitting and resting and while sleeping.
Apply Aquaphor
After cleaning, apply a layer of Aquaphor or Petrolatum to all incisions a minimum of 2 times daily and as often as necessary to keep coated at all times. Cover with 3X4 gauze pad in the front and in back of ears, and over the chin. The facial garment needs to be immediately reapplied.
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Wear your Face Garment
Wear your face garment for 7 days, all day, every day, except for when following wound cleaning directions. After day 7 you may have intermittent breaks up to 90 minutes, 2 times a day, just long enough to follow wound cleaning directions and wash the garment. After 14 days, IF you are returning to work, you can take off your garment for 6 to 8 hours. After 21 days, it is only needed to wear at night.
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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Turn Your Head
Do not turn your head left, right, up, or down. It is recommended not to drive, because you often excessively and repetitively turn your head and neck. For 4 weeks.
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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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Wear Makeup
Do not wear makeup. Between days 10 and 14, most patients can return to makeup, avoiding the incision areas. Do make sure to thoroughly clean makeup brushes and sponges thoroughly before using them.
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Scrub Your Scalp
Do not scrub your scalp. Instead, wash your hair strands using your fingertips, do this carefully and gently. Do not cause motion and movement on the scalp, ears, and incision sites. If ointment accumulates in your hair, it can be easily removed using Dawn dishwashing liquid, but not until wounds are mostly healed, about day 8 or 10.
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Wash Your Hair or let water hit wounds
Do not wash your hair until day 3 after surgery. On day 3, use baby shampoo. Do not let water directly hit the wounds or incision sites. Instead, let the water run down and across wounds.
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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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Be Exposed to the Sun
Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds for 4 weeks.
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Smoke
Absolutely no smoking. Any smoking delays healing, increases infections, and results in worse scarring.
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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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Recommended
POST CARE Supplies

Recommended
POST CARE Supplies

Eucerin
Non-Stick Gauze Pads
Washcloth
Cetaphil cream cleanser
Hydrogen Peroxide
Bandaids
Aquaphor
Stool Softener
Baby Shampoo
Tylenol
Q-Tips
Frozen Peas