The following instructions should be followed closely except when overruled by specific procedural instructions. You must follow your surgeon’s instructions as indicated for your specific surgery. Please notify AestheticEye Oculoplastic Surgeons of any unusual changes in your condition and feel free to call the office with any questions.
- You MUST have an adult drive you home from the facility. You will not be allowed to drive yourself or use public transportation.
- After surgery, you must have a responsible adult stay with you for a minimum of 24 hours. You CANNOT be left alone. The 24 hour time limit begins when you are discharged from the office or hospital.
- The effects of anesthesia can persist for up to 24 hours. You must exercise caution before engaging in any activity that could be harmful to yourself or others.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help rid your body of the drugs used in surgery.
- Avoid the use of alcoholic beverages for the first 24 hours and while pain medications are being used.
- Take only medications that have been prescribed by AestheticEye Oculoplastic Surgeons for your postoperative care and take them according to the instructions on the bottle. Pain medications may make you feel “spacey,” therefore, it’s best for someone else to give you these medications and ensure the appropriate timeline is being followed.
- If you experience any general itching, wheezing, rash or tightness in the throat, stop taking all medications and contact AestheticEye Oculoplastic Surgeons immediately.
- Call our office if you have: SEVERE PAIN not responding to pain medication; SWELLING that is greater on one side than the other; incisions that are RED OR FEVERISH; a FEVER or if any other questions or concerns arise.
- Keep any dressings ON, CLEAN and DRY. Do not remove them until instructed to do so.
- Minimal activity for the first 48 hours. Avoid house cleaning, furniture rearranging, etc. Relax and let your body heal. The less energy you exert, the more energy you will have to focus on healing.
