Do I need to use ice on the surgical site?

If you apply ice carefully for the first twenty four to forty-eight hours you may have less pain and swelling. It is usually recommended that you apply the ice for about fifteen minutes every hour while you are awake. There should always be something between the ice and the skin so that you do not damage the skin. After the first two days ice will probably make no difference but if you find it makes you feel more comfortable then continue for a few more days

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Patrick Hudson MA, MD, Dip.ABPS, FACS, PA, 1101 Medical Arts NE #3, Albuquerque NM, 87102, USA.Tel: 505 242 0070
Cosmetic plastic surgery in ABQ & Santa Fe, New Mexico for over 25 years.  
The only plastic surgeon voted "Best Plastic Surgeon" by Albuquerque Monthly Magazine, and a  “Top Doc" by Albuquerque The Magazine.
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