Your written discharge plan comes first. These instructions must be tailored to your treatment and medical history. For combined procedures, ask the team for one coordinated plan; do not choose between conflicting instructions yourself.
What to expect.
Surgical lip augmentation and injectable filler require different care. This page applies to a surgical lip procedure; use the filler page for injections.
Your care plan.
- Protect the incision from stretching and direct pressure. Follow your surgeon’s instructions for mouth rinses and food texture if the incision is inside the mouth.
- Do not manipulate an implant or massage the lips unless directed. Avoid biting numb tissue and very hot food or drinks until sensation returns.
- Use only the prescribed cleaning products and leave sutures in place. Keep cosmetics away from open incisions.
Activity & recovery.
- Avoid forceful lip movements, strenuous exercise, and activities that pull on the incision until cleared.
Follow your team’s specific instructions for medicines, wound care, and safe movement. Do not drive while taking sedating medicines or until you can safely operate a vehicle and your surgeon clears you.
When to call.
Chest pain, trouble breathing, collapse, stroke symptoms, or sudden loss of vision need immediate emergency care. Do not wait for an office reply or use an online form.
Contact your care team promptly
- Call immediately for severe pain, rapid swelling, unusual blanching or dark skin, or wound opening.
- Call 911 for swelling that interferes with breathing or swallowing.
- Report fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, spreading redness, pus, worsening pain, persistent vomiting, or inability to keep fluids down. Call sooner if you feel seriously unwell, even without a fever.
- New one-sided calf pain or swelling needs urgent medical assessment. If you also have chest pain or shortness of breath, call 911.
Call 615.730.7500. After hours, follow the urgent-contact directions on your discharge paperwork. If you cannot reach the team and symptoms are urgent, seek immediate medical care.
Stay connected.
Keep your scheduled follow-up and ask the team when to send an update or return sooner. Confirm any dressing, stitch, or drain removal with the office. Return to exercise, work, travel, and skin-care products should follow your individual clearance plan.
Before leaving your appointment, make sure you know your next visit date, medication plan, and after-hours contact instructions.
Sources & References
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These references provide general information. Follow your care team’s procedure-specific instructions and personal discharge plan.