Dr Christopher York
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Submandibular Gland Excision Discharge Instructions
Things to expect
- Mild/Moderate pain is normal and should be controllable with the pain medication provided by the doctor.
- A surgical drain is sometimes left in place for 1 - 2 weeks after surgery.
Record the daily output from this drain and bring it with you to your follow up clinic appointments.
- Some weakness of the lower lip can occur after surgery. Frequently this is temporary and will improve over weeks, sometimes months.
What to do
- There is typically no dressing to remove as Dr. York typically uses surgical glue for the surface layer of the closure.
- Begin to wash your surgical wound approximately 48 hours after surgery using only warm, soapy, running water. Pat the wound gently rather than scrubbing it.
- If a surgical drain was left in place, keep a daily log of the amount of fluid coming out of the drain and bring this with you on your clinic appointments after surgery.
- Call Dr. York's clinic to make post operative appointment for one week after surgery.
- No strenuous physical activity for 2 weeks.
When to call your doctor - (210)499-4589
- Heavy bleeding
- Uncontrolled pain
- Fever > 101.5 F