Minimizing bruising after face lift

Otto Joseph Placik, MD answers: How can I minimize bruising from a Lifestyle lift?

How can I minimize bruising from a Lifestyle lift?


Otto Joseph Placik, MD
8 months ago
  • Avoid ASA and motrin like products for 2 weeks preoperatively.
  • Avoid herbal supplements for 2 weeks preoperatively.
  • Avoid alcohol for 1 week preoperatively.
  • Contemplate preoperative and postoperative Arnica montana
  • Control your blood pressure.
  • Avoid straining postoperatively.
  • Rest postoperativley.
  • Attempt adequate pain relief postoperatively.
  • Minimize stress and anxiety postoperatively.
  • Ice compresses to face.
  • Sleep with head of bed elevated but do not overly flex neck (head of bed up with no pillow)
  • Avoid heavy lifting.
  • I hope this helps.
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