Postoperative Recommendations: Arthrocentesis
January 2, 2024
- Do not stay in a lying position for 4 hours after the procedure
- Avoid exaggerated facial expressions and facial movements for 1 hour after the procedure
- If your treated area is eyebrow, forehead area, do not wear a hair band, hat, etc. after the procedure.
- For the first 24 hours, do not do exercises that increase your blood circulation and blood pressure (such as aerobics, cycling, jogging, running, swimming, etc.), you can do walking and low-paced exerzisger.
- For the first 24 hours, do not massage the injection sites manually or with ultrasonic devices and do not clean your face. You can wash your face with warm water or clean it with light touches
- Do not use ibuprofen, fish oil, vitamin E and aspirin for the first 24 hours
- If you see bruising at the injection site, do not exceed 5 minutes at 15 minute intervals on the first day. you can apply ice
- The most common side effect is headache. In this case, you may prefer parol, minoset or NSAIDs
- Botox application shows its first effects within 7-10 days and its significant effect within the first 3 weeks
- We recommend and perform an additional dose application after 2 weeks, especially in patients who are administered for the first time.
