This document provides detailed postoperative care guidelines for patients who have undergone the ELLEVATE (MyEllevate) procedure at a Beverly Hills clinic. It outlines a 10‑day recovery protocol that includes maintaining a minimum 45° incline while resting, continuous use of a chin strap for 7 days (then nightly for two additional weeks), continuous neck brace wear for 10 days, an icing regimen of frozen peas for 20 minutes each hour while awake during the first 72 hours, showering precautions, wound care with Bactroban ointment applied inside nostrils and on incisions daily for 7 days, scar management using BioCorneum gel applied twice daily after suture removal, and a comprehensive topical skin‑care regimen (Growth factors, Retinols, Antioxidants, Specialty products, Sunscreen). Contact information for the clinic is provided at the end.
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45° Incline Resting Protocol for First 10 Days
Patients must sleep or lie down with a minimum 45° incline, using pillows or a recliner, to reduce swelling and support healing.
Chin Strap Usage Schedule and Application Details
Continuous wear for 7 days, then nightly wear for an additional 2 weeks; includes instructions for fitting the strap with front and back support straps during sleep.
Neck Brace Continuous Wear and Positioning Guidance
Mandated 10‑day continuous use, with emphasis on maintaining a neutral head position during daily activities and securing the brace each night.
Ice Therapy Regimen: Frozen Peas Every Hour for 72 Hours
Apply frozen peas to the procedure area for 20 minutes each hour while awake, removing all dressings during icing.
Showering and Hygiene Precautions Post‑Op
Patients may shower using mild soaps or baby shampoo, avoiding direct water flow on the face and facing the shower head away from the face.
Bactroban Ointment Wound Care Protocol
Apply a thin layer inside each nostril once daily and on all incisions once daily for 7 days using a Q‑tip.
BioCorneum Gel Scar Treatment Routine
Apply a thin layer to all incisions twice daily (morning and evening) after suture/bandage removal.
GRASS Topical Skin‑Care Regimen (Growth Factors, Retinols, Antioxidants, Specialty Products, Sunscreen)
A structured daily skin‑care plan to support healing and long‑term skin health following the ELLEVATE procedure.