You will be given pain relief to go home with. The water-proof dressings can be removed after 4 days. The Steri-strips beneath these can be left until they start to come away (usually 7 days). The scars will be closed with a dissolving suture.
Driving is to be avoided until you can perform the emergency brake without hesitation (usually 3-4 days).
No heavy lifting 2 weeks. Heavy lifting is anything that requires two hands to lift (usually greater than 5kg)
Return to work will be variable, but at least one week. Please ask for an off work certificate if needed.
You will be seen in clinic in 2 weeks post surgery
