BUTTOCK IMPLANTS

INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOWING SURGERY

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY
1. a. Rest quietly in bed for the first 48 hours. You may get up to go to the toilet and may sponge wash only.

b. Usually your buttocks will be taped firmly for 2-3 days following surgery.

c. The nurse will need to remove this in a few days, clean the sutures and replace the steri-strips. You will be instructed how to do this by yourself daily after a shower for the following 4 weeks.

d. Too much activity in the immediate post-operative period can result in excessive swelling and bleeding.

e. Apply an ice pack to the buttocks for 48 hours minimum.

f. You will need to wear tight cycle shorts for support for the next 6 weeks.

PAIN
2. a. For pain, take Panadeine Forte 1-2 tablets every 3-4 hours (not more than 8 per day).

b. Do not make any legal decisions while under the influence of medications.

c. No drinking of alcohol, driving or operating machinery, while on medications or on the first day after surgery.

WOUND CARE
3. a. Shower after 2-3 days when the nurse has removed the bandages and instructed you how to clean the wounds.

SUTURE LINES
4. a. Suture lines must be cleaned with Normal Saline.

b. Then apply antibiotic ointment using a cottonbud.

c. Cover the suture lines with steri-strips and then tape firmly.

d. Sutures are usually removed 7-10 days after surgery.

SWELLING AND BRUISING
5. a. Expect to have swelling and bruising 2-3 weeks post-operatively.

b. It may feel tight.

c. It takes 6-8 weeks before feeling normal again. Avoid excessive exercise and movement of the legs for six weeks, e.g. running, dancing, gym work.

d. Ice packs will help reduce the swelling and bruising.

EXERCISE
6. a. Light walking for half an hour is permitted twice a day after the first week and gradually increase this.

b. Avoid any trauma as implants can be displaced by direct strong impact.

YOU CAN EXPECT
* Moderate discomfort - take pain killers as prescribed.
* Moderate swelling, bruising and tightness which will subside 2-3 weeks.
* The possibility of seroma - i.e. swelling around the implant.

CALL IF YOU HAVE
* Severe pain not responding to painkillers and ice.
* Profuse swelling or any sudden swelling.
* Bright red bleeding.
* Gradual swelling.

To purchase prior to surgery for dressings:

Note: You can purchase a post-operative pack at the rooms.

• Normal Saline 0.9% - 100 ml
• Cotton buds.
• Steri-strips - wide.
• Airstrips (medium size)

Please call the office for a follow-up visit and routine questions.

For Emergencies ONLY call 016 288 699

20 Manning Road, Double Bay N.S.W. Sydney, Australia Tel: Intl. + (61 2)93287044 Fax: Intl. + (61 2)93286036