For the next 4-6 weeks, you want to avoid any action that may cause a significant pressure changes in your sinus. These include: Do not forcefully blow your nose. Try not to sneeze. If you have to, sneeze with your mouth open. Do not use a straw. Do not spit. Do not smoke. Do not […]
Orbit Fracture Post-Operative Instructions Wound Care: You may have visible sutures on your face. If non-resorbable (black sutures) are placed, your surgeon will remove these sutures usually at the 1 week appointment. You can clean the surgical area every day, gently, with warm water and soap, and then dry by gentle dubbing the area with
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Mandible Fracture Post-Operative Instructions Antibiotics: After discharge from the office or hospital the patient is given prescriptions for antibiotic medication usually in liquid form or to be crushed and placed in liquid. It is VERY IMPORTANT to take these medications after surgery for the prevention of infection. Given the extensive variety of bacteria in the
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Some small red dots may be visible on the skin after treatment, as well as some minor bruising. However, both the red dots and bruising from Botox treatment will fade after a few hours. it is important that you follow your doctor’s instructions for Botox after are to help ensure that you achieve optimal results.
The removal of impacted teeth is a serious surgical procedure. Post-operative care is very important. Unnecessary pain and the complications of infection and swelling can be minimized if the instructions are followed carefully. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Do not spit or drink out of a straw. The sucking motion can cause more bleeding by dislodging the blood
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Do not disturb the wound. Avoid rinsing, spitting, or touching the wound on the day of surgery. There will be a metal healing abutment protruding through the gingival (gum) tissue. Bleeding Some bleeding or redness in the saliva is normal for 24 hours. Excessive bleeding (your mouth fills up rapidly with blood) can be controlled
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Do not drive or operate hazardous machinery for 24 hours after surgery or if you are taking narcotic pain medications Do not drink alcoholic beverages (including cough syrups) or smoke during the recovery period Take your temperature twice a day for the next 7 days CONTACT THE OFFICE IF YOU HAVE: Nausea and
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