POST-SURGERY INSTRUCTIONS: ENDOSCOPIC BROWLIFT

The following instructions and information are provided to help you thought the recovery process. Please review these carefully before your surgery and call our office at (865) 218-6210 should you have any questions before or after your surgery.

Discharge Instructions:

• Arrange for someone to drive you home and stay with you for the first night after your surgery.
  Do not smoke for 24 hours after surgery.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours after surgery or while taking prescribed narcotic medications.
• Resume a regular diet and activity as tolerated.
• Take prescribed medications as directed by Dr. Lucas.
• Apply cool compresses as directed to help reduce swelling.
• Elevate head of bed 30 degrees until swelling subsides.
• Shower and wash hair after first post-surgery appointment; a hair dryer with no heat may be used.
• Brush hair gently.
• Avoid strenuous exercise for six weeks, i.e., heavy lifting, running.
• Your post-op appointment will be the day following surgery.

What to Expect after Surgery:

• Swelling and bruising
• Numbness and tightness
• Minimal pain controlled by prescribed analgesic
• Low-grade fever

If you experience any of the following , call our office at (865) 218-6210:

• Severe pain not controlled by prescribed analgesic
• Fever greater than 101.5
• Nausea and/or vomiting