Answers to Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about The Flowers Clinic or any of the procedures? On this page, you will find some answers to the most frequently asked questions about Dr Robert S Flowers, the procedures, our clinic, and other general information.

• Patient Confidentail Medical History Form
• Patient History Form
• Records Release Authorization
• Preoperative Instructions
• General Postoperative Instructions 

Chin Augmentation Post Operative Instructions

POST OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHIN AUGMENTATION

 

1.   Nausea and/or perspiring are the first signs of fainting.  If you experience this, immediately lie down with your head in a horizontal position with rest of your body and elevate your feet.

 

Failure to follow this rule could conceivably result in cardiac arrest or your heart stopping.

 

2.   The incision is made inside your mouth, in lower inner lip.  Stitches will dissolve.

 

3.   A pressure bandage will be applied after surgery, below the lower lip and under the chin.  This dressing will be left on for about one to three days.

 

4.   During the time that the pressure bandage is in place, your diet will consist of:

 

1^st to 3^rd day -  Fluids, including blender-processed foods that need not be chewed.  For example: tofu, fruits, chowder, etc.

 

4^th to 5^th day -  A soft diet which can include eggs, custards, all cooked vegetables and fruits, chicken, and fish.

 

6^th day on     -  Normal foods that require chewing if you can  comfortably chew.

 

5.   In order to keep your mouth free of debris, you may use mouthwash such as Cepacol or other similar washes, including salt water, after eating.

 

6.   Sleep with your head elevated for at least 10 days following surgery.

 

7.   During the early post-op stage, it is normal to experience bloody saliva with accompanying pain or discomfort in the chin area.

 

8.   Do not drive until you are sufficiently free of discomfort and are no longer taking medication.

 

9.   During the first three or four months after surgery, minimize exposure to sunlight. When you go in the sun, apply sunblock with SPF of 20 or higher.

 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK THE DOCTOR OR NURSE, AS THEY WILL BE MOST HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU.