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Procedures Performed
  • Abdominoplasty
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Reduction
  • Liposuction
  • Face Lift
  • Neck Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Dermabrasion
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Male Breast Reduction
  • Gynecomastia

 

Dr. Cruise serves the following areas:

  • Orange County,
  • Irvine,
  • Newport Beach,
  • San Diego,
  • Los Angeles,
  • Beverly Hills,
  • Southern California.

 

Scar Revision

 

 

After the Scar Revision Procedure

 

Immediately. Right after the operation you will be watched for about an hour and encouraged to walk around. Dr. Cruise is a strong advocate of good pain relief so you will be given as much pain medication as necessary both immediately after the operation and for the next 4 to 5 days. You may have a dressing over the wound. Leave the dressing on until the next day. If the procedure is done under local anesthesia, you can drive yourself home, otherwise, you must have someone drive you.

 

That evening. It is recommended that you take it easy. Generally, there is not much pain as Dr. Cruise uses long-acting local anesthesia that lasts for about 8 hours. You should take as much pain medication as necessary and try to go to sleep early. If the revision was done on the face or head, it is best if you sleep with your head elevated to promote proper lymphatic drainage and keep the swelling down.

 

First 48 hours. You can take a shower the day after surgery and move around. Reapply a dressing only if there is drainage from the wound or if you are wearing clothes over the incision. Otherwise, let the incision air dry.

 

Beyond. Swelling will not completely resolve for 6 to 12 weeks but the majority of it will be gone by the end of the first week.