Health Education/Post-facelift Precautions
[Skin tightening surgery for the defender]
▍Endoscopic Forehead Lift術後注意事項︰
1. You can shower and wash your hair normally after the surgery.
We helped you wash your hair on the day of the surgery, and you can wash it yourself the next day.
2. The wound may come into contact with water and shampoo.
When you go back to wash your hair, it's okay if the wound comes into contact with water or shampoo. When washing your hair, tilt your head back and don't lower it. Gently rub the wound with your fingertips, and don't scratch it with your nails. After washing, use a hairdryer to dry your hair and the wound, and keep it dry.
3. There will be swelling and tightness at the facelift site.
It's normal to feel swelling and tightness at the facelift site. Apply ice for 15 to 20 minutes each time for a week after the procedure, with 15 to 20 minutes of rest in between. Be sure to rest during this time. Apply ice through gauze or a towel to avoid frostbite. Bruising at the wound site is normal and will disappear naturally in two to three weeks after the procedure.
4. Post-operative symptoms may include sore throat and cough.
Post-operative symptoms such as sore throat and cough may occur, which is normal. It is recommended to drink more cold foods and drinks, and these symptoms should improve within a week.
5. Numbness and tingling may occur in the forehead and scalp after the surgery.
做Endoscopic Forehead Lift手術者，術後前額跟頭皮處可能會有麻木跟刺痛感，是正常的現象，通常在六個月內會恢復。
6. A follow-up appointment is required one week after the surgery to remove the sutures.
If the wound requires suture removal, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled approximately 6 to 7 days after the surgery to remove the sutures.
7. Do not perform vigorous massage on the facelift area.
Do not perform vigorous massage on the facelift area within three months after the surgery.
8. Please take antibiotics (anti-inflammatory drugs) as directed after the procedure.
9. Avoid smoking, drinking alcohol, and staying up late for one week after surgery.
10. Avoid consuming spicy or blood-circulating foods after surgery.
For example, please temporarily suspend the consumption of foods such as ginkgo, red yeast rice, fish oil, vitamin E, and winter tonics, such as sesame oil chicken.
