Post Operative Care For Facial Reconstruction: The Plastic Surgery Institute Of California

Facial reconstruction surgery is a plastic surgery procedure designed to restore function and create a more aesthetically pleasing appearance using variety of techniques. Facial reconstructive surgery is often performed on burn and accident victims.

Any plastic surgery procedure carries certain risks and complications, by carefully following the post operative care measures the risks and the complications can be reduced.

After the facial reconstruction surgery, the plastic surgery patients should avoid the intake of any medications containing aspirin for three days. They should have someone escort them home.

The facial reconstructive surgery patient should take all the pain medications prescribed by the plastic surgeon. They should refrain from the consumption of alcohol and smoking.

The plastic surgery patient should stay away from excessive sun exposure for at least six months following the plastic surgery.

The facial reconstructive surgery should be performed from board certified plastic surgeons to ensure proper healing.


The Plastic Surgery Institute of California has highly-skilled, board certified plastic surgeons who treat the facial reconstructive patients with personalized care and provide them with all the information about the post operative care measures.

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