You can resume light sports activities two weeks after your surgery and heavy sports cans start 4 weeks after blepharoplasty. Examples: you may resume light walking three days after surgery. Aerobic exercise, weight training, heavy lifting, and straining may be gradually resumed a month after surgery.

The most important thing is to avoid causing any tension on the suture line to avoid bad scarring. Please also avoid:

• • Sun exposure, sun lamps, or tanning beds for six weeks after surgery. Heat may cause your face to swell. While we recommend wearing a SPF 30 or higher, our physicians and staff wear a SPF 50 every day.
  • Avoid extreme physical activity including athletic activities and intercourse.

After blepharoplasty you can directly wear makeup on the face but not on the eyes. You will need to wait for 1 month before resuming eye makeup after blepharoplasty as your eyes will be sensitive.

You can wash your face after blepharoplasty but without rubbing the face and causing any tension on the suture lines.

Usually stitched are removed 7 days after the surgery.

We recommend having two pillows underneath your head and keeping head of bed elevated 45 degrees during the first 2 days. You need to avoid rolling on your face, so you should sleep on your back for a month after surgery.

One to two weeks after surgery, your eyelid may be swollen and bruised. You will see the final result one month after the Blepharoplasty.

In many cases, no bruising is seen. For others, bruising can be completely gone within one to two weeks after Blepharoplasty. The heaviest bruising usually develops within 48 to 76 hours after surgery.

Don’t be concerned if the eyes show some swelling – this usually resolves within 2 weeks. In certain patients, it may require six months for all swelling to completely subside.

In some cases lubricating the eyes with artificial tears is needed to avoid eye dehydration.

If you want to speed up the recovery after Blepharoplasty, you need to:

1. Apply ice on your forehead and cheeks for 48 hours after the procedure.
2. Take the prescribed medications.
3. Avoid sun exposure and use sun protection.
4. Keep your head elevated to minimize swelling.

You can easily return to normal activities seven to 10 days after blepharoplasty. One to two weeks after blepharoplasty, most of the bruising and swelling fade off and you’ll the final results a month after the procedure.

No. Years ago, it was requested but not anymore. You should not rub or massage the treated area, neither have any beauty treatments on your face e.g. facials, facial massage.

Yes, but wait 4 hours after your Botox injection. After that, you can sleep the way you want. Botox takes a few hours to settle and lying down straightaway can migrate it to other muscles in your face.

On average you can start noticing changes in your face two days following your Botox injection. Full Botox results become visible almost two weeks after the treatment. That is related to the mechanism of how Botox works, which blocks the receptors responsible for muscular activity.

You can drink coffee after your Botox treatment.

You can drink alcohol after your Botox treatment but we recommend you wait 4h.

You should wait at least 4 hours before you can lay down after Botox as it takes time to settle into place. Lying down could possibly cause Botox to migrate to other muscles in your face.

Patients should have “maintenance” treatments before the results wear off. The best way to extend the life of your Botox effect is by avoiding the following:

• Smoking.
• Excessive heavy sports.
• Weight loss.
• Sun exposure.
• Stress

Also, treating any medical condition that can increase metabolism like hyperthyroidism is of great help.

After the treatment you should avoid:

• Touching your face for 4h.
• Sleeping, bending forward or lying on your front for 4h.
• Rubbing your face or massaging it (including facials) for 4h.
• Being exposed to excessive heat for 4h.
• Sports and tanning for 48 hours.
• Wearing headwear for 4h.
• Applying cosmetic products on your face for 12 hours.

Not at all. But once the Botox effect wears off, we start noticing wrinkles again. They do not become worse after the treatment, but as we get used to having a “Botox effect” and a smoother skin, we don’t accept seeing wrinkles anymore.

Most of the patients start using Botox at age 30. You can start preventative Botox treatments at the age of 25. Things differ between a person and other.

Botox typically lasts 4-6 months. We usually recommend getting Botox twice or 3 time per year but the time between a session and other needs to be at least 3 months.

The results last between 4-6 months. But after 2-3 months you’ll start to see the effects slowly wear off. Some people with higher metabolism loose the Botox effect faster.

In general, Botox lasts for up to four to six months. If your facial muscles get used to contract less due to Botox injections, the period of time for each treatment can be extended.

• Light sports (like walking) activities can be resumed 1 week after
• Heavy sports can be resumed 2-4 weeks after

We recommend you sleep on your back during the first week.

• Avoid very hot beverages and food during the first week
• Avoid excessive heat effect like tanning during the first 2-4 weeks
• Avoid eating food with high residue (like food containing pepper, small herbs) during the first 2 weeks

Here are a few post buccal fat removal instructions:

• Apply ice externally on the treated site during the first 2-3 days
• Take your medications following the written prescription
• Drink room temperature/cold water during the first week
• Your follow up visit is 2 weeks after the procedure

The buccal fat removal surgery is quick and painless and can last between 40-60 minutes. No cuts or incisions are made on the face, everything is done inside the mouth and therefore leaves you with no visible scars.

Once the fat is removed, it does not come back. This also applies to a Bichectomy. Even weight gain won’t make the pads return.

Swelling or bruises generally last 1 -2 weeks after you facelift. In rare cases the bruising may last for 4 weeks.

You can wear makeup 2 weeks after your facelift (without applying makeup on the scars) and after 4 weeks all over the face.

Starting 3 days after without rubbing the face and avoid very hot water.

Facelift scars are seen as a red small line 1 month after the procedure, then as a tiny white line 2-6 months after. In general the scar is barely seen 6-12 months after.

• Avoid excessive heat
• Avoid smoking for at least one month
• Avoid tension on the suture lines especially by wearing the face band
• Avoid sleeping on your side during the first month

Yes, you can drink coffee. Stick to 1-2 cups per day.

Preferably 1 week after the surgery and avoid excessive consumption.

Bruising after your facelift will last for 1-2 weeks.

You can wash your face starting 3 days after the surgery but avoid rubbing the face. Apply an anti-scarring treatment on the wound after suture removal for 3 months.

We recommend you sleep on your back during the first month.

Facelift surgery treats large mid and lower face wrinkles. It can be also done with fat transfer at the same time which treats fine wrinkles as well.

• During the first 48 hours it is important to apply ice and take anti-edema medications.
• Avoid excessive heat, take your medications, and keep your heal elevated 30-45 degrees during the first week.
• Avoid also any tension on the suture lines and sleep on your back during the first month while wearing your face band.
• It is very important to stop smoking 1 month before and 1 month after your surgery to avoid bad healing.

You start looking normal one month after the facelift surgery and the best shape is seen 3-6 months after.

It is more about the degree of facial sagging more than a specific age.

Usually a facelift lasts for around 10 years.

• Excessive physical activity
• Sun exposure
• Smoking
• Stress
• Weight loss

We don’t recommend massaging fillers, they will flatten out and will certainly loose their effect. Please ONLY massage them if it was recommended by Dr. Ziade.

After a filler injections, we recommend to not put makeup before at least 12 hours or just wait until the next day.

Dermal fillers do work immediately but overall, the face tends to look better after 1 to 2 weeks.

You can shower after filler injections but avoid using warm water on your face and massaging the treated area.

You can shower after having filler injections but we recommend to avoid heat and hot water for 48 hours after a treatment (hot showers & baths).

Fillers take a bit of time to settle in after being injected. Bruising and swelling can last for about two weeks and the best results are seen after 2-4 weeks.

• Avoid applying any pressure on your face for 4 hours after the procedure.
• Avoid sports and excessive sun exposure for 48 hours.
• Avoid applying excessive pressure on the face for 1 week.
• Avoid applying cosmetic products on your face for 12 hours. 
• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excess swelling.

Do not sleep on your sides and try to stay sleeping on your back for one week. On the first night of injections, we recommend to sleep your head elevated on 2 pillows.

Fillers are instant and you quickly start seeing results after injection. It usually takes up to 2 weeks for the filler to fully settle into the tissue.

• Change dressing under nose (if present) until drainage stops.
• Do not blow your nose for two weeks. You may sniff back gently, but no nose blowing. If you must sneeze, sneeze with your mouth open.
• Keep the inside of your nose moist with nasal saline spray; 3 puffs per nostril 3 times or more per day will promote healing and provide comfort.
• Keep your head elevated for the first 48 hours to minimize swelling.
• Brush teeth gently with a soft toothbrush only. Avoid manipulation of upper lip to keep nose at rest. You may have some numbness in your upper lip and upper teeth for about a week
• To prevent bleeding and increased swelling, avoid extreme physical activity including athletic activities and intercourse. You may resume light walking three days after surgery. Aerobic exercise, weight training, heavy lifting, and straining may be gradually resumed three weeks after surgery. Don’t swim for one month since injuries are common during swimming.
• Absolutely avoid sun exposure, sun lamps, or tanning beds for six weeks after surgery. Heat may cause your nose to swell.
• Take only medications prescribed by your doctor.

1. Following your procedure, you may need to stay to the treatment room for 10-15 minutes.
2. On the day of your surgery, you should limit your activity. Please consult with your physician regarding when you can return to work and normal activities.
3. The physician will provide you a prescription of medications that you will need to take and follow accordingly.
4. Avoid sports and strenuous activities 4 to 6 weeks to avoid any complications (bleeding, damage to wounds, etc.)
5. You may have a light meal if you are not nauseated after a specific time of the surgery.
6. Due to limited activity, a nutritious high-calorie diet helps speed your recovery. And stay hydrated.
7. If you have an incision covered by a dressing, it may be removed the day following surgery but should be kept as clean and dry as possible. If you notice drainage from the incision or a foul odor related to the incision, we ask you to check your temperature and notify us. Discuss whether bathing is appropriate with your doctor.
8. Minimize your exposure to the sun to avoid any sun damage to your skin or scar tissue.
9. Sleep with your head elevated above heart level for 3 weeks. This will help decrease soreness, bruising and swelling.
10. You may use ice pack for the first 24-48 hours after surgery. Use a dry cloth below the ice bag to prevent tissue damage. No ice for facelifts.
11. Do not bend or lift objects greater than 2kgs.
12. You may wear light eyeglasses 3 months post rhino surgeries.
13. You will be given an appointment for suture removal 6 to 9 days after your surgery.
14. Follow up consultation will be scheduled; this appointment should be within 2-6 weeks of your surgery.

If there are additional requirements by a specific hospital, the hospital administration will be responsible for delivering this message and if you have further inquiries, please contact our team.

1. Ensure that your pre-anesthesia consultation (PAC) and PCR test were completed 2-3 days prior to surgery. (If the surgery will be done in the hospital)
2. Do not eat any foods 8 hours or drink any liquids 6 hours before the time of surgery including, but not limited to, water, mints, chewing gum, hard candy, etc.
3. 24 hours before your surgery: eliminate all alcohol from your diet, stop smoking and refrain from any illegal drugs.
4. Do not wear makeup, your eye contacts, dentures, and nail polish the day of the procedure.
5. At hospital surgeries: the night before, take a shower or bath and wash using a Chlorhexidine scrub brush, being sure to focus on the part that will be operated on. Repeat it the morning of the surgery.
6. Notify if you notice any change in your physical condition such as a cold, fever, rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or other illness.
7. Leave valuables and jewelry at home.
8. Avoid taking over-the-counter pain medication (Except acetaminophen/paracetamol) for five days prior to surgery.
9. Most medicines can be taken with a sip of water, however, ask your surgeon about diuretics and blood thinners.
10. Wear comfortable clothing on the day of surgery.
11. You will be asked to sign a “Consent for Surgery” form at this time. If you have any questions about this form, please ask your physician.
12. A family member must be available to drive you home and monitor your status on the day of surgery.

If there are additional requirements by a specific hospital, the hospital administration will be responsible for delivering this message and if you have further inquiries, please contact our team.

1. Directly after Otoplasty, you can see results. And the final result is seen 1 month after surgery.

It all depends on the antibiotic given during the first week. In general a glass of alcohol is allowed every other day.

It is advisable to sleep with the head of the bed elevated for the first week after surgery. In any case, you have to sleep on your back during the first month.

• You should avoid any tension of the ear for at least 3 months
• Avoid extreme physical activity, including athletic activities and intercourse. You may resume light walking three days after surgery. Aerobic exercise, weight training, heavy lifting, and straining may be gradually resumed three weeks after surgery
• Swimming is not allowed until 6 weeks after surgery
• Absolutely avoid sun exposure, sun lamps, or tanning beds for six weeks after surgery. While we recommend wearing a SPF 30 or higher, our physicians and staff wear a SPF 50 every day

Yes you may shampoo your hair, but you will have to wait 3 days after your Otoplasty. 

Wear the headband over your ears day and night for 2 weeks. Then for one month only while sleeping.

Otoplasty is permanent. The results are immediately visible and last forever.

In most cases, you can expect your Otoplasty recovery to be complete after a month but you’ll notice significant improvements in the appearance of your ears in just 2 or 3 weeks.

• Keep your head elevated 45 degrees to minimize swelling
• You need to wear a head band for 2 weeks 24/24 hours then for one month only while sleeping. 
• After the dressing is removed, apply Fucidic acid ointment to the incision lines 3 times daily for 2-3 days
• There will be some areas of decreased sensation or numbness. The sensation will return to normal over time. Be careful to avoid burns when using curling irons, blow dryer, etc…
• Take only medications prescribed by your doctor
• You may wear your glasses but they should be taped up so they don’t rest on the incision

Starting the first month, the shape of the nose starts to be evident. The final shape is seen 6-12 months after.

We recommend you avoid sleeping on your side during 1 month.

Starting the second day without rubbing the face around the nose to avoid tension on the suture lines, if present.

You can shower 3 days after your rhinoplasty.

• Apply ice on the forehead and cheeks during the first 48 hours while avoiding any pressure on your nose.
• Take anti-edema medications
• Keep the head elevated 30-45 degrees during the first week
• Avoid excessive heat

• You should avoid any tension on the suture line (especially if the incisions were made on the sides of the nose).
• Avoid wearing eyeglasses for at least 3 months.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure for at least 1 month.
• Avoid facial trauma
• Avoid sneezing during the first week
• Light eye and sunglasses are not allowed during the first month postoperatively

You can eat anytime after your rhinoplasty.

In general, a rhinoplasty last between 1-2 hours.

If the surgery affects your nasal breathing a hyponasal voice can be heard. That’s why it is very important to have a good functional and esthetic result at the end of the rhinoplasty.

• Avoid over-exposure to direct sunlight and do not use tanning beds (2 weeks).
• Avoid face and neck massages and facial aesthetic treatments (4 weeks).
• Avoid sports, in particular high impact sports e.g. running (2 weeks).
• Do not use saunas or hammams (3 weeks)
• Avoid dental surgery (3 weeks).
• Avoid excessive face and neck movements (2 weeks).

Refrain from applying make-up for as long as possible (minimum 24 hours).

Wash, shave and dry face gently without rubbing or massaging (5 days).

Sleep face up, elevated on pillows (3-5 nights).

• Apply cold packs immediately after the procedure if required (Cold packs should be wrapped to avoid direct Contact with skin and insertion point).
• Take anaelgesia e.g. paracetamol in case of pain (2-3 days).