Take certain medications or adjust your current medications

Stop smoking

Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

Be sure to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you to and from surgery, and to stay with you the first night following surgery.

During your facial implants recovery, bandages or dressings may be applied to keep the surgical site clean and to support the position of the implant during initial healing once your procedure is finished.

You will be given specific instructions that may include:

How to care for the surgical site and drains

Medications to apply or take orally

Specific concerns to look for at the surgical site or in your general health

When to follow up with your plastic surgeon.

Call the office if you experience:

Severe pain not responding to the medications

Excess swelling or swelling that is greater on one side than the other

Significant changes in vision (anything more than mild blurring).

A fever.

Call if you have any questions.