Medical disclaimer: This page offers general guidance and does not replace personalized instructions from your surgeon. Always follow the directions provided by your surgeon. Be sure to contact their office with any questions or concerns.
This resource includes surgery preparation and post-operative instructions for facial plastic surgery patients under the care of Dr. Philip Solomon at our Toronto clinic. These instructions are advised to optimize the surgical experience and outcome for SFP patients. Frequently asked questions and answers are also provided below.
This varies by procedure. Many patients should plan for one to two weeks away from social events following rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and chin implants; facelifts and neck lifts may require two to three weeks before regular social activities.
Patients can resume working from home or school work as early as 48 hours following surgery. Returning to work or school in-person can resume when the patient feels comfortable, between 7-10 days post-op. Facelift patients may require 14 days before returning to work.
Bruising and swelling tends to peak 48 to 72 hours after cosmetic surgery and then improves in the following days. Mild asymmetry and firmness are quite common early on in the healing process. However we encourage patients to call the clinic for rapidly expanding swelling, severe pain, or spreading redness.
Light walking can start as early as 7 days post-op. Most patients resume gentle exercise at 2 weeks, moderate activity at 3 to 4 weeks, and higher intensity 4-6 weeks post-op with surgeon approval.
Avoid make-up near incisions until they are sealed and cleared by the clinic. Mineral makeup may be allowed earlier on non-incision areas. We recommend waiting 4 weeks before wearing make-up.
Keep incisions clean and protected from the sun; wearing a wide rim hat and SPF sunscreen will help protect your incisions. A silicone-based scar gel can also be helpful with healing to minimize the appearance of scars.
Avoid pressure on the nasal structures after rhinoplasty until cleared. Contact lenses should be avoided after eyelid surgery and reintroduced 6 weeks post-op.
Notify the clinic. Your safety takes priority; surgery may be postponed if illness increases risk especially if breathing or lung function is compromised.
For general questions, medication refills, or wound-care guidance, contact our clinic during business hours. For urgent concerns outside of hours, use the after-hours instructions provided in your discharge package.
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