Post-Operative Instructions
	Post-Operative Nasal Surgery
	Post-Operative Facial Surgery
	Post-Operative Skin Growth Removal

For the first two (2) weeks after surgery:

The Do's	The Do Not's
Sleep with your head up using 3 to 4 pillows.	Do not blow your nose. Sniff up and spit out if necessary
Avoid all products containing aspirin or ibuprofen.	Do not use your nose to sneeze. Open your mouth and sneeze.
	Do not do extreme exercise or exertion.
	Do not bend over for long periods of time.
	Do not drink alcohol.
	Do not eat or drink very hot foods and/or beverages.
Note: Some bloody oozing from the nose is not unusual. This will lessen each day. Any loss of smell or taste normally returns within a few weeks.

Any information provided on this Web site should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for a consultation with Jeffrey Marcus, M.D., FACS. If you have a medical problem, contact us or your local physician for diagnosis and treatment.