My new knee is 5.5 months old. I know there is a higher risk of infection with invasive procedures. Would the customers antibiotics do the trick to reduce risk? I'm considering eyelid surgery and maybe getting rid of the under eye bags as well. Also, would I need help at home after surgery? I live alone. Thanks for the time you dedicate to the folks here!
Answer: How long after a total knee replacement can I have eyelid surgery? Certainly 5 months is enough. Your plastic surgeon will probably put you on antibiotics. Eyelid surgery is not considered risky surgery regarding infections like colon or even surgery to the oral cavity.Thank you for question, and good luck.
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Answer: How long after a total knee replacement can I have eyelid surgery? Certainly 5 months is enough. Your plastic surgeon will probably put you on antibiotics. Eyelid surgery is not considered risky surgery regarding infections like colon or even surgery to the oral cavity.Thank you for question, and good luck.
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Eyelid surgery and knee replacement Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is generally a pretty "clean" procedure and five and a half months from knee surgery should not be an issue. However, antibiotics at the time of surgery is typical just to be on the safe side. Check with your orthopedic surgeon first regarding any specific recommendations, but you should be okay in that regard.As for help at home, I generally recommend that my patients have a responsible adult with them for the first 24 hours in case the patient is dizzy, lightheaded, or bleary-eyed. Wound care after eyelid surgery is pretty basic and consists of cold compresses to the eyelids and ointment to the external incisions (if any). Otherwise my patients are up and around right away.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Eyelid surgery and knee replacement Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is generally a pretty "clean" procedure and five and a half months from knee surgery should not be an issue. However, antibiotics at the time of surgery is typical just to be on the safe side. Check with your orthopedic surgeon first regarding any specific recommendations, but you should be okay in that regard.As for help at home, I generally recommend that my patients have a responsible adult with them for the first 24 hours in case the patient is dizzy, lightheaded, or bleary-eyed. Wound care after eyelid surgery is pretty basic and consists of cold compresses to the eyelids and ointment to the external incisions (if any). Otherwise my patients are up and around right away.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Bleph It is reasonable to consider a clean surgery such as blepharoplasty now, assuming that your knee is "healed." That being said eyelid surgery is pretty low risk for infection and most will place you on a short course of antibiotic if concerned. Consult with a board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon to formulate a plan. And if concerned ask your ortho physician if it's ok to proceed.
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February 17, 2019
Answer: Bleph It is reasonable to consider a clean surgery such as blepharoplasty now, assuming that your knee is "healed." That being said eyelid surgery is pretty low risk for infection and most will place you on a short course of antibiotic if concerned. Consult with a board certified plastic or oculoplastic surgeon to formulate a plan. And if concerned ask your ortho physician if it's ok to proceed.
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February 26, 2019
Answer: Eyelid surgery When performed as a sterile procedure, eyelid surgeries have a very low rate of infection. Eyelid surgeries are also generally much less invasive than other surgeries. I have my patients on antibiotics during and after surgery to minimize this risk even further. If a patient is having general anesthesia, it is best to have someone stay with them for 24 hours as the effects of anesthesia can linger for several hours and affect motor function and memory. Local anesthesia does not interfere with function or memory and is a safer option however you may still want some assistance at home in case your vision is initially blurry from swelling or eye drops/ointment. Hope this helps!
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February 26, 2019
Answer: Eyelid surgery When performed as a sterile procedure, eyelid surgeries have a very low rate of infection. Eyelid surgeries are also generally much less invasive than other surgeries. I have my patients on antibiotics during and after surgery to minimize this risk even further. If a patient is having general anesthesia, it is best to have someone stay with them for 24 hours as the effects of anesthesia can linger for several hours and affect motor function and memory. Local anesthesia does not interfere with function or memory and is a safer option however you may still want some assistance at home in case your vision is initially blurry from swelling or eye drops/ointment. Hope this helps!
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Eyelid Surgery after Knee Replacement It is absolutely fine to have Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery after a total knee replacement. Eyelid surgery is considered a "clean" operation and poses a very low risk for infection. However, you must speak to your Orthopedic Surgeon to ask about possibly using antibiotics prior to any other surgery.
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February 14, 2019
Answer: Eyelid Surgery after Knee Replacement It is absolutely fine to have Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery after a total knee replacement. Eyelid surgery is considered a "clean" operation and poses a very low risk for infection. However, you must speak to your Orthopedic Surgeon to ask about possibly using antibiotics prior to any other surgery.
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