Key Pre-Operative Guidelines (Summary)

Fasting: Not required for local anesthesia. If sedation is used, no food or drink for 3 hours prior.

Transportation: You may drive yourself home after local anesthesia. If sedatives are used, arrange for a ride.

Day of Surgery:

• Shower or bathe with mild soap.
• Do not apply lotions, deodorant, makeup, or skincare near the treatment area.
• Remove jewelry or piercings near the surgical site.
• Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to the treated area.

Key Post-Operative Guidelines (Summary)

Site Care: Keep the incision clean and dry. Wash gently with mild soap and water as directed. You may need to apply prescribed ointment.

Medications:

• Tylenol (acetaminophen) is safe for pain.
• Avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Aleve, etc.) for the first week to reduce bleeding risk.

What to Expect:

• Mild swelling, redness, or discomfort is normal and improves within 1–2 weeks.
• Follow your surgeon’s wound care and dressing change instructions.

Recovery Expectations

Bruising/Swelling: Temporary and usually mild.

Pain: Typically minimal and manageable with over-the-counter medications.

Healing: Most incisions improve quickly, but final scar remodeling may take several months.

Emotional Recovery: Some patients feel anxious about the scar’s appearance early on—this is normal and improves as healing progresses.