Instructions on discharge

• The local anaesthetic will wear off in approximately 1 hour after the procedure.
• Paracetamol can be taken once the local anaesthetic has worn off.
• If the surgery was to the head, sleep with the head slightly elevated on a few pillows for the first week and avoid bending with the head down.

Dressing clinic

• Usually about a week after surgery the wound is checked.
• All non-dissolvable sutures have been used then they will normally be removed after about a week.

Activities

• No restrictions but avoid strenuous activities for the first week.

Wound care

• The wound can be very gently washed and then pat dry.

IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY PROBLEMS OR HAVE ANY QUERIES FOLLOWING YOUR SURGERY PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT THE WARD.