Scar Revision Instructions for Surgery

Hygiene and Wound Care

• You can shower one day after surgery.
• Do not remove the steri-tapes from the wound site if they are present.
• If the tapes start to curl or slide off, it is OK to trim them but don't pull them.
• If the tapes come off, then clean the incision with 2 or 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and apply Bacitracin ointment twice daily.

Activity Restrictions

• No lifting greater than 25 pounds for the first week.
• Light exercise can begin one week after surgery, heavier exercise two weeks after.
• Driving may resume in one day if not taking pain medicine.
• Sleep with your head of bed elevated 15 to 30 degrees for two weeks and sleep on your back, not on your front or sides.

Lifestyle Restrictions

• No smoking for two weeks before or after surgery.
• No facials for 6 weeks after the procedure.

Medication Restrictions

• No motrin, aspirin or anti-inflammatory remedies for two weeks before and one week after surgery.
• No herbal supplements such as ginko, ginseng, garlic or high doses of Vitamin E for two weeks before and one week after surgery.

It is very important to take antibiotics and pain medicine as recommended.