Post op Instructions for One Stitch Facelift

Instructions:

• The local anaesthetic will wear off in approximately one hour after the procedure. 

• Paracetamol can be taken as the local anaesthetic has wears off. Please avoid Asprin, Ibruprofen or Neurofen.

• Sleep with the head slightly elevated on a few pillows for the first week and avoid bending with the head down.

Wound 

• Usually about a week after the surgery when the wound is checked.

• If non-dissolvable sutures have been used then they will normally be removed after about a week.

Activities

• No restrictions but avoid strenuous activities for the first week

Wound Care

• The wound can be very gently washed and then gently pat dry.

• Apply Fucidin ointment to the wound until it has healed

If you experience any problems or have any queries following your surgery please call the clinic on 0845 3731818 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm), or call Natasha on 07595278223 out of hours, or alternatively call BMI Priory hospital on 0121 4402323 who can put you in contact with Mrs Kat.