ABDOMINAL LIPECTOMY
1. Please take all medications as directed
2. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
3. The abdominal binder dressing may be adjusted for comfort. It is often necessary to undo it and put it onlower down as it tends to ride up
4. Keep dressings dry and intact
5. Please rest for the first 5 – 6 days after your operation. You may walk around, but do not engage in anystrenuous exercise
6. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a feverabove 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at therooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on one of the numbers above.
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2. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
3. The abdominal binder dressing may be adjusted for comfort. It is often necessary to undo it and put it onlower down as it tends to ride up
4. Keep dressings dry and intact
5. Please rest for the first 5 – 6 days after your operation. You may walk around, but do not engage in anystrenuous exercise
6. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a feverabove 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at therooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us on one of the numbers above.
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BILATERAL AUGMENTATION MAMMAPLASTY
1. Please take all medications as directed including antibiotics
2. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN
3. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
4. Keep the dressing dry and intact until seen by your doctor
5. Please sleep on your back rather than on your side as this will be more comfortable
6. Please restrict your arm movements, and for the first 2 weeks try to keep your elbows down at your sides
7. Please rest for the first few days after your operation
8. Notify us if there is excessive pain, swelling or bleeding from the breast
9. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
10. Wear bra for 6 weeks day and night
11. No driving until review
12. No exercise for 6 weeks
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2. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN
3. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
4. Keep the dressing dry and intact until seen by your doctor
5. Please sleep on your back rather than on your side as this will be more comfortable
6. Please restrict your arm movements, and for the first 2 weeks try to keep your elbows down at your sides
7. Please rest for the first few days after your operation
8. Notify us if there is excessive pain, swelling or bleeding from the breast
9. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
10. Wear bra for 6 weeks day and night
11. No driving until review
12. No exercise for 6 weeks
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BREAST REDUCTION
1. Please take all medications as directed
2. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN
3. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
4. The day following the surgery remove your bra and you can shower lightly over the dressings (do not remove the dressings). Replace bra after patting area dry
5. Please sleep on your back raised on 2 or 3 pillows. Do not sleep on your side
6. Do not drive a car or lift anything heavy for one week. Please restrict your arm movements, and for the first few days try to keep your elbows down at your sides
7. Please rest as much as possible for the first few days after your operation
8. Notify us if there is excessive pain, swelling or bleeding from the breast
9. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead.
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2. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN
3. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
4. The day following the surgery remove your bra and you can shower lightly over the dressings (do not remove the dressings). Replace bra after patting area dry
5. Please sleep on your back raised on 2 or 3 pillows. Do not sleep on your side
6. Do not drive a car or lift anything heavy for one week. Please restrict your arm movements, and for the first few days try to keep your elbows down at your sides
7. Please rest as much as possible for the first few days after your operation
8. Notify us if there is excessive pain, swelling or bleeding from the breast
9. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead.
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EYELID REDUCTION
1. Please take all medications as directed
2. Sleep on 2 or 3 pillows to keep the head elevated. This will reduce swelling
3. Avoid bending down. Keep your head elevated at all times
4. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
5. Use cold saline or cold water (boil first then chill) packs frequently to reduce swelling and soothe discomfort
6. Clean the eyes with a moist cotton bud 3 times a day
7. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
8. If there is severe pain or visual impairment contact us immediately – this would be an extremely unlikely occurrence
For lubrication of the eyes purchase:
• Day: “Refresh” or “Murine Revital Eyes” or similar eye lubricant
• Night: “Viscotears Liquid Gel”
Please take care when applying lubricant to your eyes not to pull on the upper or lower eyelid wounds
Medication – Possible Adverse Reaction
• Refresh – Stinging and burning
• Murine Revital Eyes – Stinging and burning
• Viscotears Liquid Gel – Mild transient burning, sticky eyelids, blurred vision
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2. Sleep on 2 or 3 pillows to keep the head elevated. This will reduce swelling
3. Avoid bending down. Keep your head elevated at all times
4. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
5. Use cold saline or cold water (boil first then chill) packs frequently to reduce swelling and soothe discomfort
6. Clean the eyes with a moist cotton bud 3 times a day
7. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
8. If there is severe pain or visual impairment contact us immediately – this would be an extremely unlikely occurrence
For lubrication of the eyes purchase:
• Day: “Refresh” or “Murine Revital Eyes” or similar eye lubricant
• Night: “Viscotears Liquid Gel”
Please take care when applying lubricant to your eyes not to pull on the upper or lower eyelid wounds
Medication – Possible Adverse Reaction
• Refresh – Stinging and burning
• Murine Revital Eyes – Stinging and burning
• Viscotears Liquid Gel – Mild transient burning, sticky eyelids, blurred vision
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HAND OPERATION
1. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
2. Keep your hand elevated in a sling, at the level of your shoulder, particularly for the first 2 – 3 days or longer if instructed. It may be removed from the sling but must be kept above the level of your heart to minimise swelling and bruising
3. Please report any increasing tingling or progressive loss of sensation in your hand
4.If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us
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2. Keep your hand elevated in a sling, at the level of your shoulder, particularly for the first 2 – 3 days or longer if instructed. It may be removed from the sling but must be kept above the level of your heart to minimise swelling and bruising
3. Please report any increasing tingling or progressive loss of sensation in your hand
4.If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us
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LABIOPLASTY
1. For the first 2 days – ice pack on and off every hour whilst awake
2. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
3. For the first two days after surgery take 2 Panadol every six hours for pain relief. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN/NUROFEN
4. Change pads frequently
5. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
6. No tight jeans / pants
7. Wear supportive underwear
8. If excessive swelling or bleeding, contact Dr Thornbury immediately
Possible adverse reactions and drug interactions:
• Panadol: (Rare) Stomach upset, nausea, rash
• (Paracetamol): [see below]
NB: Paracetamol may be used to treat pain, or temperatures over 38ºC. It is not to be used for mild fever, gastroenteritis or as a sedative.
Oral Paracetamol dosage recommendations for adults and children after puberty: Use Paracetamol 4 to 6 hourly, with a maximum of 6 tablets daily, and for no more than 48 – 36 hours for patients of normal or average build. If pain persists seek medical advice before continuing.
All patients taking Paracetamol for extended periods should be aware of the Paracetamol content in over the counter and prescription products that they are taking as there could be an increased risk of liver problems.
If you encounter any adverse reaction/s to any of your medications, cease the medication and contact your Surgeon (refer to the Post Operative Instructions sheet) for further advice.
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2. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
3. For the first two days after surgery take 2 Panadol every six hours for pain relief. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN/NUROFEN
4. Change pads frequently
5. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
6. No tight jeans / pants
7. Wear supportive underwear
8. If excessive swelling or bleeding, contact Dr Thornbury immediately
Possible adverse reactions and drug interactions:
• Panadol: (Rare) Stomach upset, nausea, rash
• (Paracetamol): [see below]
NB: Paracetamol may be used to treat pain, or temperatures over 38ºC. It is not to be used for mild fever, gastroenteritis or as a sedative.
Oral Paracetamol dosage recommendations for adults and children after puberty: Use Paracetamol 4 to 6 hourly, with a maximum of 6 tablets daily, and for no more than 48 – 36 hours for patients of normal or average build. If pain persists seek medical advice before continuing.
All patients taking Paracetamol for extended periods should be aware of the Paracetamol content in over the counter and prescription products that they are taking as there could be an increased risk of liver problems.
If you encounter any adverse reaction/s to any of your medications, cease the medication and contact your Surgeon (refer to the Post Operative Instructions sheet) for further advice.
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RHINOPLASTY
1. Please take all medications as directed
2. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN
3. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
4. Change “dribbler” pad under the nose when it becomes moist with blood. REMEMBER, YOU HAVE TO BREATHE THROUGH YOUR MOUTH
5. Lie and sleep with your head elevated on three pillows
6. Apply ice packs to your forehead and eyes regularly, especially for the first 48 hours
7. Don’t get hot with exercise, hot showers etc. as this may cause bleeding
8. Don’t blow your nose or sneeze
9. Take your antibiotic tablets as instructed
10. If you have excessive bleeding please let us know
11. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
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2. DO NOT TAKE ASPIRIN
3. Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
4. Change “dribbler” pad under the nose when it becomes moist with blood. REMEMBER, YOU HAVE TO BREATHE THROUGH YOUR MOUTH
5. Lie and sleep with your head elevated on three pillows
6. Apply ice packs to your forehead and eyes regularly, especially for the first 48 hours
7. Don’t get hot with exercise, hot showers etc. as this may cause bleeding
8. Don’t blow your nose or sneeze
9. Take your antibiotic tablets as instructed
10. If you have excessive bleeding please let us know
11. If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
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WOUND CARE
The local anaesthetic will wear off in 3 – 4 hours. After that you may require Panadol/Panadeine Forte. Avoid Nurofen.
Avoid:
•Please do not exercise for 48 hours after your procedure as raising your blood pressure can result in bleeding
• Please avoid alcohol for 24 hours as this can make your wound bleed
• Avoid swimming in pools or ocean for 2 weeks
Bleeding:
If there is any bleeding please apply firm pressure to the spot for 20 minutes with clean tissues. A cold pack may also help to stop bleeding. Please contact the rooms if bleeding persists.
Infection:
If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead.
Dressing Management:
• Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
• Leave steri strips intact and you can shower over them from 24 hours. Replace as required
• Dressings to remain dry and intact until removal of sutures
• Apply Chlorsig ointment to the wound twice a day
• Remove dressing after 48 hours and apply Chlorsig ointment twice a day
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Avoid:
•Please do not exercise for 48 hours after your procedure as raising your blood pressure can result in bleeding
• Please avoid alcohol for 24 hours as this can make your wound bleed
• Avoid swimming in pools or ocean for 2 weeks
Bleeding:
If there is any bleeding please apply firm pressure to the spot for 20 minutes with clean tissues. A cold pack may also help to stop bleeding. Please contact the rooms if bleeding persists.
Infection:
If there is excessive redness or irritation with your wound/s, or signs of infection, or if you develop a fever above 37.5°, please telephone our rooms on the numbers above. If you are unable to contact us at the rooms, please telephone the after hours number instead.
Dressing Management:
• Always clean your hands before touching or caring for your wounds
• Leave steri strips intact and you can shower over them from 24 hours. Replace as required
• Dressings to remain dry and intact until removal of sutures
• Apply Chlorsig ointment to the wound twice a day
• Remove dressing after 48 hours and apply Chlorsig ointment twice a day
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