Post operative instructions on a few plastic surgery procedures offered by Dr Scott Zevon.

1. Operation Instructions

2. General PreOp Instructions

3. General PreOp Instructions

4. General PostOp Expectations
After anesthesia you may have: dizziness,
muscle aches, sore throat, nausea/vomiting,
Drowsiness & Dreams
For the next 24 Hours: Do not drive or operate
machinery, do not drink alcohol, Take only
prescribed medication, Defer any important
decisions
Keep Dressing clean & dry

5. Abdominoplasty
What to Expect
Pain resolved in 1-2 Weeks
Swelling and dumbness of the abdomen
Expect to see ~50% of contour improvement in 2
weeks. ~75% at 1 month, ~100% after 3
months

6. Abdominoplasty
Dressing & Drain Care
• Dressing removed 1-2 days after
• Drains removed 4-10 days after surgery
• Twice a day empty bulb

7. Abdominoplasty
Restrictions
Activity: Most return to normal activities and
work 10-14 days after surgery. Strenuous
activity prohibited for 6 weeks
Do not SMOKE for 2 weeks
Sleep on back or side, NOT stomach
Do not sit in the Sun or heat for 4 weeks

8. Breast Augmentation
What to Expect
Rest: Be prepared to rest for 48 hours
Medications: Take antibiotics and pain
medication prescribed
Sun: Do not sit in sun or heat for 4 weeks
Dressing: Do not remove until Dr. Zevon allows it

9. Liposuction
Rest for 48 hours
Medication: take prescribed medication
Compressive Garments: Wear day and night for
2 days. Essential for proper contouring. After
30 hours, you may shower. After day 5, you
may take a bath

10. Liposuction
Drainage, Bruising, Swelling
Draining: some fluid draining or ooze into
dressing. Fluid clear red is normal
Bruising: Extensive bruising and swelling
common. Plateaus at 48-72 hours
Liposuction of abdomen- bruising of genitalia
normal
50% of contouring within 30 days, 75% at 2
months. 100% after 3 months