BK Plastic Surgery: [BK Plastic Surgery] Pre and Post-Operative Instructions (Eyelid Surgery)

BK Plastic Surgery

Pre and Post-Operative Instructions(Eyelid Surgery)

When advanced technology of BK Plastic Surgery Hospital and operative instruction is combined to one another, it cannot be better!

What is most important to maximize the result of surgery is how much you are devoted to follow operative instructions.

So, the topic for today is pre and post operative instructions.

Pre-Operative Instructions

1. You must stop smoking and drinking 1 week prior to surgery.

2. Your medication must be verified with doctor during consultation.

3. Take medicine for blood pressure, diabetes, and thyroid with a little amount of water in the morning of surgery.

4. You must avoid eating and drinking including water 6~8 hours prior to surgery.

5. You must not drive without a guardian on the day of surgery.

6. You must wear comfortable clothes with no accessories and must erase all make-up including nail polish before coming to hospital.

Post-Operative Instructions

1. Moderate swelling is expected right after surgery. Swelling is severe during 3nd and 3rd post operative days, but it usually subsides within 1 week.

2. Stitches are removed within 5th~7th day, and facial wash is possible after stitch removal.

3. Rubbing the surgical site may cause breakage of suture or scar.

4. Apply ice pack for 3-5 days after surgery, then use warm pack for 2 more weeks to subside swelling.

5. You may wear your contact lens 2 weeks after surgery.

6. You must avoid the following-smoking, drinking, and sauna 1 month after surgery.

7. Redness around surgical site is normal reaction, and it gradually disappears after 1-3 months. Healing process may vary on individual basis.

8. Swelling after surgery may cause asymmetrical appearance of eyes, but condition is only temporary. If you notice asymmetry in eyes after swelling has been subsided, you must consult with doctor.

If you want surgery to be satisfactory, be sure to follow these procedures! :)