Follow the Procedure-specific Plan
Use the written instructions provided for your exact procedure. They are more important than general online advice.
Patient guide
Recovery & Aftercare
Safe recovery depends on procedure-specific instructions, regular follow-up, and early communication when something does not feel right.
This guide cannot diagnose a complication. If you are worried, contact the clinic. For a medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency department.
Take Medicines Only as Directed
Use prescribed medicines at the stated dose and schedule. Ask before adding pain relievers, supplements, or other medicines.
Protect Dressings and Wounds
Keep dressings, tapes, compression garments, or splints in place as instructed. Do not remove or replace them early unless told to do so.
Rest, But Move Safely
Balance rest with the gentle movement recommended for you. Avoid exercise, lifting, straining, or driving until cleared.
Expect Normal Change Over Time
Swelling, bruising, tightness, numbness, and asymmetry can occur early. Their pattern depends on the procedure and should be reviewed during follow-up.
Avoid Smoking, Alcohol, Heat, and Sun
These can affect healing. Follow the clinic’s instructions about bathing, heat exposure, swimming, and sun protection.
Keep Every Follow-up
Follow-up is part of the procedure. Do not skip wound checks or remove sutures, splints, or dressings on your own.
Know When to Call
Contact BienPoMD for worsening pain, unexpected swelling, bleeding, wound changes, fever, persistent vomiting, medication reaction, or anything that feels concerning.
Use Emergency Care When Needed
Severe shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting, confusion, uncontrolled bleeding, or a sudden serious symptom requires emergency medical care.
Follow-up Is Part of Your Treatment.
Meet Dr. Bien in person, discuss what concerns you, and receive an honest assessment of what may—or may not—be appropriate.
Follow-up and Return-to-Work Planning
These are usual clinic estimates, not guaranteed recovery deadlines. Your procedure-specific instructions, healing and individual clearance take priority.
Follow-up visits
Most procedures: around 7 days. Rhinoplasty: around 2–3 days, then around day 7 for stitch removal. Fat grafting and liposuction: around 2 weeks.
Follow-ups are included. Further visits are arranged according to your recovery.
Stitch removal
Stitches are usually removed around day 7 when applicable. Follow the date given by your surgeon.
Desk work
The usual estimate is around 2–3 days, depending on your procedure, comfort, work duties and your surgeon’s advice.
Physical work
The usual estimate is around 2–4 weeks. Confirm clearance for the lifting, bending and exertion involved in your job.
Exercise, driving and flights
Confirm these separately with your surgeon. Being ready for desk work does not mean you are cleared for exercise, driving or travel.
Companion
A companion is required for a sedated procedure. Arrange this before your treatment date.