Most people go home after a few hours of being watched in the recovery area. Your pain will probably improve immediately or over several days. Soreness of the muscles is common after the procedure but will improve after 2 to 3 days. Your clinician will follow up with you.

• Leave the dressing on for 24 hours, then you may remove it and shower.

• Do not put any creams or medicines on the wound.

• Replace bandage until the wound is closed, usually 24-48 hours.

• You may drive yourself in 24 hours

• Do not soak the wound (bath or pool) until it is healed (around 72 hours).

• No exercise or exertion until the wound is healed (around 72 hours)

Symptoms you may notice:

• You may feel groggy from the medicines used to keep you comfortable. Headache and nausea may occur but usually do not last longer than 12-24 hours.

• You may have soreness and bruising around the wound/treatment site.