UPPER ARM SURGERY (BRACHIOPLASTY, BRACHIAL LIPOSUCTION)
THE POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD FOLLOWING UPPER ARM SURGERY
A responsible
adult must be available to transport
the patient following surgery and also be available for the first
24 hours to assist the patient in getting up to the bathroom, taking
medications, and eating and drinking. A detailed set of instructions
will accompany the patient home and the nursing staff will review
all of these instructions carefully. A nurse from Plastic Surgery
Center will call the patient the evening of surgery to check the
status and answer questions. If any questions or concerns arise
outside of our normal business hours, our answering service will
be able to contact Dr. Vogt for you.
You will return to the office for a recheck appointment two days
after surgery if drains have been left in place and 5-7 days after
surgery if no drains have been utilized. |
