Your insertion site has been covered with two layers of bandages. The inner layer is a steri-strip, and the outer layer is a waterproof dressing.
Do not take tub baths or get into a hot tub or swimming pool for 7 days. You may shower, but do not remove the bandage or steri-strip for 7 days.
No major exercises for the incision area. No heavy lifting using the legs for 7 days. This includes running, elliptical, squats, lunges, etc. You can do moderate upper body work and normal walking on a flat surface.
The sodium biocarbonate in the anesthetic may cause the site to swell for 1-3 days.
The insertion site may be uncomfortable for up to 2-3 weeks. If there is itching or redness you may take Benadryl for relief (50mmg orally every 6 hours). Caution: this can cause drowsiness!
You may experience bruising, swelling, and/or redness of the insertion site which may last from a few days up to 2-3 weeks. If the redness worsens after the first 2-3 days, please contact the office.
You may notice some pinkish or bloody discoloration of the outher bandage. This is normal.
If you experience bleeding from the incision, apply firm presssure for 5 minutes.
Please contact the office if you have any bleeding (not oozing) not relieved with pressure, as this is NOT normal.
We recommend putting an ice pack on the area where the pellets are located a couple of times for about 20 minutes each time over the next 3-5 hours. You can continue this for swelling, if needed. Be sure to place something between the ice pack and your bandages/skin. Do not place ice packs directly on bare skin.