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POST OP INSTRUCTIONS: OFFICE SURGERY |
POSTOPERATIVE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OFFICE SURGERY
1. If a dressing or bandage has been
applied, remove it the next day, unless
otherwise instructed.
2. Then, two to three times a day,
thoroughly cleanse the wound by sponging,
with ½ strength Hydrogen Peroxide on a Q-tip
or clean cotton swab. This is done to remove
crusts.
3. After each cleansing apply a coating of
the antibiotic ointment (Polysporin). Keep a
good coating of this on the area at all
times.
4. Adequate cleansing as described above
will keep a thick scab from forming. A thick
scab is an obstruction to good wound healing
and may lead to a more prominent scar.
5. Typically, showering or bathing can
resume the day after surgery.
6. Wounds on the face, nose, ears or scalp
may be left uncovered after the first day.
They may be covered if the area gets
irritated.
7. If severe inflammation (redness, warmth,
tenderness) or red streaks occur, call the
doctor’s office immediately.
8. In general, you should not apply
cosmetics, lubricants, etc., to these areas
until they are completely healed. If the
surgical site is within the nose, saline
nasal irrigation should be used 2 to 3 times
daily. If the surgical site is within
your mouth gargle with room temperature tap
water 3 to 4 times daily.
9. Pain medication may be discussed with you
and /or a prescription given for pain. Extra
Strength Tylenol is typically sufficient to
control any pain you may have.
10. An appointment will be made for
follow-up for suture removal or recheck. If
you have any questions, please contact the
office. |
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