POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONSWhat instructions should you follow immediately after surgery? • Do
NOT rinse or spit today.
• Do
NOT smoke or consume alcohol.
•
AVOID extremely hot foods and drinks until the anesthetics wears off.
•
AVOID foods that are hard, spicy or salty as it may irritate the surgical site. (Examples include: Nuts, Pretzels, Chips, Tomato Sauces, Salsa)
• Stay away from the surgical area! Do not do
ANYTHING to place tension on the area including pulling up or down on the lip to see the treated area.
•
MEDICATION- Be sure to take
ALL of the pills as directed. You are required to finish
ALL of the antibiotics to achieve the most ideal results. If you have any unwanted side effects, please call our office.
• Apply an
ICEPACK to the area to minimize swelling, 10 minutes on and 10 minutes off
ONLY for today.
• Starting
TOMORROW, you have the option to rinse gently and frequently with warm water and ½ teaspoon of salt.
• It is important to keep your mouth
CLEAN. Brush and floss the teeth well, but
NOT on the treated area or the adjacent teeth.
• The days following the surgery use the
BLUE SOLUTION with a clean moistened Q-tip to
CLEAN the
TREATED area 2-3 x/day until the follow up visit.
How will this change your eating habits?• Eat on the opposite side.
• Eat all of your foods with a fork or spoon. If treated area is in the front/anterior of your mouth do
NOT bite into
ANY foods such as sandwiches, apples, or hard crusty bread. What should you expect after surgery?
• Bruising/Swelling is normal for any surgical procedure, although not usually seen.
• If bleeding occurs –
DO NOT RINSE. Wet a tea bag and place in the surgical area for 10 minutes. If bleeding does not subside after, call the office immediately.
Sinus Lift/ ElevationNO hard nose blowing or sniffing for
TWO weeks. Try sleeping on an extra pillow to keep your head elevated. If instructed, use nasal spray or decongestant as directed. No flying for 4 weeks.
Dr. Christine Karapetian’s Cell Phone #:
571-331-7497 
