Post-Operative Instructions

General Post-Operative Instructions

You will receive a customized after-care plan from Dr. Robb, but below are some general guidelines patients follow after their procedures:

• CLEAN the incision site twice daily with Hydrogen Peroxide and Water (1:1 ratio); apply this with a Q-tip and rotate the Q-tip in the direction of the sutures. It is extremely important not to allow any scabbing to occur so, please make sure to remove all scabbing with each cleaning.
• KEEP a thin layer of Vaseline over the incision line – apply twice daily after cleaning
• EXPECT some mild to moderate oozing from the incision sites for the next 24-48 hrs this is normal
• MEDICATIONS: Take your medications as prescribed on the instruction label.
• BLEEDING: apply firm pressure for 10-20 mins, it will usually stop
• KEEP HEAD ELEVATED above the heart for 3 days after surgery
• Continue to take blood pressure medication regularly
• Stop any blood thinners if possible for 1 week after surgery* (please contact prescribing MD about blood thinner.)
• Keep incision lines out of the sun for 1 year after surgery (apply SPF of 50 over incisions)
• Do NOT bend over or perform heavy lifting (over 10lbs) for 1 week after surgery
• Do NOT take Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, naproxen, Aleve, or Mobic as these may increase swelling, bruising, and bleeding
• Do NOT operate heavy machinery while taking narcotic pain medications
  BLEEDING AND CLOTTED BLOOD: If you bleed from one of the suture lines, apply gentle pressure for 10- 20 minutes. It will usually stop. If there is dried or clotted blood along the incision line, gently clean the incision line with ½ strength hydrogen peroxide. Do not get hydrogen peroxide into the eyes.
  ACTIVITIES: No heavy lifting or vigorous activity for 2 weeks following your procedure unless otherwise instructed