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ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS: Continue the avoidance of aspirin, aspirin products, Vitamin E and smoking for 2 weeks after facelift surgery. Do not drink alcohol for 5 days after facelift surgery, or while you are taking the prescription pain medication. You may drive a car with power steering after 1 week. Refrain from sexual activity for 10 days after facelift surgery. Do not fly for 10 days after surgery. Do not schedule elective dentistry for 1 month after facelift surgery, but you may have dental work in an emergency.

GROOMING AND HAIR CARE: When Dr. Zevon permits, you may shower or bathe with warm water and gentle water pressure. You will have stitches in your scalp and around your ears. You can clean these areas gently with shampoo and your fingers or a wet cotton pad. Do not pull your ears away from your head. You may wash your hair with mild shampoo 1 week after facelift surgery. You may rinse your hair with conditioner before and after you shampoo to remove tangles. Continue to wash your hair daily for one week. Rinse your hair thoroughly, pat it dry with a towel, and comb or brush it gently. You may use a blow dryer on a cool setting. Do not use a warm or hot blow dryer or sit under a hot hair dryer. Do not use any hair clips or rollers for 4 weeks after facelift surgery. If desired, you can dye your hair or get a permanent 4 weeks after your surgery is completely healed. Do not tweeze, wax or bleach facial hair for 4 weeks after surgery. Do not wear pierced earrings for 3 weeks after facelift surgery. Men may shave with an electric razor 1 week after surgery. Men may find they have to shave in new places behind the neck and ears where areas of beard- growing skin have been repositioned.

MAKE-UP: You may wear make-up after checking with Dr. Zevon. Ask if you are ready during each post-operative visit until he says you are. We can assist you in techniques for concealing bruising and redness We carry camouflage cosmetic products for post-surgery facelift patients; you can also use your own makeup and concealer. If you are interested, ask for a brochure on camouflage cosmetics.

HERBAL REMEDIES: Some facelift patients report that arnica contributes to a reduction in bruising or swelling, resulting in reduced discomfort and edema, and improved healing. Ask us if you wish assistance in locating a source of arnica. Take arnica orally according to manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

POST-OPERATIVE APPOINTMENTS: It is important to see Dr. Zevon as scheduled after facelift surgery. If you have drains, they will be removed during the first few days after your surgery along with your head wrap. Your stitches will be removed in stages as determined by Dr. Zevon, based upon how you are healing. The stitches in front of the ears and under the chin are removed approximately five days after facelift surgery. The stitches in the hair and behind the ears will be removed approximately 2 weeks after surgery. Check your post-operative instructions for your first appointment. If you don't have an appointment, call (212) 496-6600, tell the receptionist the date you had surgery and she will schedule your post-operative appointment. At each post-operative appointment, Dr. Zevon will advise you how soon the next one should be scheduled.

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