ACS AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS

Massage

The fluid injected during surgery will migrate down with gravity. We want to direct it away from your face.
Put your thumbs on the area of swelling, your forehead or under your hairline.
Brace the rest of your fingers on the side of your head.
With as much pressure as possible, use your thumbs to milk the fluid from center outwards and then down to in front of the year.
Do this every 2 hours while you are awake for the first 3 days after your procedure.
If you continue to see swelling, massage until it is totally flar

Daily Activities

You can shower the day of the procedure with luke warm or cooler water.
Follow the massaging protocol to avoid facial swelling. Massage every other hour while awake for 3 days. Massage any bumps totally flat.
You may shower the night of your procedure, but use luke warm or colder water.
Only take Tylenol for discomfort.
Try to avoid anti-inflammatories like NSAIDS or steroids for entire treatment course (usually 6 months)
Return to normal activity the following day (exercise, etc)
Resume hair care the following day (hair product, topical treatments, etc)