I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Gupta and his team. As a healthcare worker, I strongly feel that, when looking for a good surgeon, you should always ask the surgical nurses who to go to. The nurses I work with all said that Dr. Gupta would be their first choice for a plastic surgeon.
— Verve Patient
Recovery
2-3 daysPre-Op
D 0Surgery day
Day 1-6
Week 1
Week 2
Week 4Resume light exercise
Week 6Resume all activities
Month 3Final results
2-3 daysPre-Op
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
D 0Surgery day
D 0: Surgery Day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- You will have a head wrap dressing or a special compression garment that you will continue to wear until your office visit.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Day 1-6
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Week 1
Week 1
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- All dressings will be removed.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Week 2
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Week 4Resume light exercise
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Week 6Resume all activities
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Month 3Final results
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
Full Timeline
2-3 days: Pre-Op
- Pick up post-op medications from your local pharmacy.
D 0: Surgery day
- You will see Dr. Gupta prior to surgery to ask any last-minute questions.
- This is an outpatient surgery. You will go home the same day.
- Keep your head elevated after surgery.
Day 1-6
- AVOID bending over at the waist. This can cause unneeded pressure to the incision area and can result in complications.
- Get up and walk around every few hours to avoid the risk of blood clots.
- You will be sore, swollen and bruised.
- Continue post op medication as prescribed.
- For the first few days of recovery, it is strongly advised that you rest frequently and refrain from any vigorous activities (including heavy lifting and exercise).
- Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling.
- It is normal to experience mild to moderate swelling, bruising, numbness and/or tightness right after brow lift surgery.
- Cold compresses can help control swelling and oral medication can soothe any discomfort.
Day 5: Office evaluation
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Keep the head elevated.
- Suture will be removed.
Week 2
- Swelling and bruising is normal, and discomfort is expected at this time. Your symptoms should continue to improve.
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- Continue sleeping with your head elevated.
Week 4: Resume light exercise
- Avoid strenuous exercise.
- May resume light exercise.
- Keep in mind that every patient recovers at a different pace, and it’s important to listen to your own body.
- Most patients are back to their normal activity level within a month.
Week 6: Resume all activities
- May resume strenuous exercise.
Month 3: Final results
- Scars will continue to improve over the next 6-9 months.
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