What type of activity can I do after surgery?
It is best to take a few days off from strenuous activity/work and gradually get back into your normal routine.

Can I shower after surgery?
You can usually shower the day after surgery allowing the water to run off the back of your head and not down into your eyes or face. If you have had a procedure where the incisions are in the hairline, you will need to wait at least 4 days and use baby shampoo to wash your hair.

When can I start wearing my contact lenses?
You will need to wait at least 3 days after surgery.

I have blood stained tears.
This is very common for a few days after surgery, but will subside.

When can I wash my face?
Depending on your surgery you can wash your face the next day being careful around the surgery area. It is best not to wash those areas; just use warm compresses to carry any debris away from the suture site.

I have swelling under my eyes and on my upper cheeks.
It is normal to have swelling that falls to your cheeks even though you might have had surgery on your upper lids. The swelling sometimes looks like there is fluid built up in your cheeks; this will subside and improve as you continue to heal. REMEMBER EVERYONE HEALS DIFFERENTLY.

What if I still have some bruising 7 days after surgery?
If this is the case continue the warm compresses a few times a day to help eliminate this.

When can I wear makeup?
It is best not to wear makeup for 5-7 days after surgery. For resurfacing you will need to wait at least 10 days. If you have questions regarding skin care we can schedule a consultation with our aesthetician.

Botox®

Will I still have facial expression?
Yes. The purpose of Botox® is to soften the contraction of the muscles that cause the lines to form.

How long does Botox® last?
On average a treatment will last 3-4 months but does vary from person to person. Results are not immediate it does take 5-7 days for the Botox® to take effect.

Common side effects:

• Bruising is a possible side effect. It is a good idea prior to treatment to discontinue any blood thinning medications ie: ibuprofen, aspirin, Aleve, Motrin, Excedrin to decrease the chance of bruising.
• Short-term mild headache.
• Redness and/or bleeding at injection site.
• Droopy lid or brow is a RARE side effect.
• Able to resume normal activity immediately.

Tissue Fillers (Restylane®/Juvederm™

What is the difference between Botox® and a tissue filler?
Fillers are used to plump the skin and smooth facial wrinkles. Botox® is used to relax the contracting muscles that cause the wrinkles. For some patients, using both is optimal.

How long do they last?
Depending on the area being treated around the mouth lasts around 4-6 months. Tear trough can last up to a year or longer. Results will vary from person to person.

Common side effects:

• Bruising, swelling and redness at the injection site which usually subsides after a few days. Ice packs and cold compresses help with the swelling.
• Although injected area appears smooth — lumpiness is not uncommon and massaging the area with your fingertips helps alleviate this side effect.
• Able to resume normal activity immediately.

Titan™

What is Titan™?
A safe treatment using infrared light to heat the dermis below the skin's surface causing the area being treated to tighten. Titan's usage of a light-based system allows for a more consistent distribution of heat than other energy sources.

Is it painful?
Throughout the treatment you will feel a mild heating sensation. Some patients find the treatments more comfortable by taking a mild pain reliever beforehand such as Tylenol or ibuprofen. Discomfort levels vary from person to person.

Is there any downtime after Titan™?
There is no downtime and patient can resume normal activity. There may be some mild redness immediately following treatment and should dissipate after a few hours.

How long do the results last?
Results vary and normally last between 1-2 years. Four to six weeks after the first treatment patients can determine whether additional treatments are desired.

For more information on Titan™ or the Cutera® Laser please call us at 541.434.0922 or feel free to visit the website: www.cutera.com.