Why should bending be avoided when your recovering from upper blepharoplasty?
Answer: Swelling after surgery As a general rule, patients should avoid rigorous exercise after surgery. You should be ready to get back to life as normal in about two weeks.
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Answer: Swelling after surgery As a general rule, patients should avoid rigorous exercise after surgery. You should be ready to get back to life as normal in about two weeks.
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October 10, 2014
Answer: Keep head elevated post blepharoplasty to avoid complications Bending over can raise your blood pressure causing increased swelling and chances of developing a hematoma. Sleeping sitting up for at least a week will greatly decrease swelling and bruising. Use an airplane pillow (kidney bean shape) to help keep your head up. It may be uncomfortable, but you will appreciate the benefits!Hope this helps.Gary Horndeski M.D.
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October 10, 2014
Answer: Keep head elevated post blepharoplasty to avoid complications Bending over can raise your blood pressure causing increased swelling and chances of developing a hematoma. Sleeping sitting up for at least a week will greatly decrease swelling and bruising. Use an airplane pillow (kidney bean shape) to help keep your head up. It may be uncomfortable, but you will appreciate the benefits!Hope this helps.Gary Horndeski M.D.
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October 10, 2014
Answer: How to minimize swelling after Surgery Thank you for your question.Any time there is tissue trauma, all be it, a precise surgical incision, there will be corresponding swelling and bruising.The body's natural reaction is swelling. The integrity of the cells are temporarily compromised and fluid leaks out.Thus, when the injured part is lower than the heart there is a greater degree of "dependent pressure" as when you bend over.Bottom line, keep your head elevated as much as possible, ice and cold compresses, low salt diet and just daily activity for the first several weeks.My best wishes on your speedy recovery.
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October 10, 2014
Answer: How to minimize swelling after Surgery Thank you for your question.Any time there is tissue trauma, all be it, a precise surgical incision, there will be corresponding swelling and bruising.The body's natural reaction is swelling. The integrity of the cells are temporarily compromised and fluid leaks out.Thus, when the injured part is lower than the heart there is a greater degree of "dependent pressure" as when you bend over.Bottom line, keep your head elevated as much as possible, ice and cold compresses, low salt diet and just daily activity for the first several weeks.My best wishes on your speedy recovery.
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October 10, 2014
Answer: Postoperative movement after an upper blepharoplasty It is important not to bend over, strain yourself, or exercise for the first 2 weeks after the eyelid surgery to prevent swelling and bleeding. Bending over and lifting heavy objects increases your blood pressure and can lead to complications. For more information and many examples of upper blepharoplasty, please see the link below
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October 10, 2014
Answer: Postoperative movement after an upper blepharoplasty It is important not to bend over, strain yourself, or exercise for the first 2 weeks after the eyelid surgery to prevent swelling and bleeding. Bending over and lifting heavy objects increases your blood pressure and can lead to complications. For more information and many examples of upper blepharoplasty, please see the link below
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October 10, 2014
Answer: To avoid complications Bending over, and lowering your head relative to your heart, can raise the apparent blood pressure in your face. This increases the risk of a hematoma in the eyelid.
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October 10, 2014
Answer: To avoid complications Bending over, and lowering your head relative to your heart, can raise the apparent blood pressure in your face. This increases the risk of a hematoma in the eyelid.
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