Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information and advice following your Plastic Surgery. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your doctor. If you require further explanation after reading it, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. Pain Relief: You may experience some pain following your … Read More
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction (Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator flap) – Discharge Advice
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Your Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Some of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More
Rhinoplasty – Discharge Advice
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general advice following your discharge. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation please … Read More
Day Surgery Centre – Plastics Aftercare Advice Sheet
Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information and advice following your Day Case Plastic Surgery. It is not meant to replace the discussion between you and your doctor. If you require further explanation after reading it, please discuss this with the relevant person who has been caring for you. Pain Relief: You may experience some mild … Read More
Wrist and Hand Soft Tissue Injury (PIFU)
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with … Read More
Carpal Tunnel Decompression – What to expect following surgery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about what to expect following your surgery. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns … Read More
Leech Therapy
Introduction This leaflet provides written information to help you understand the indications, benefits, risks and alternatives to leech therapy. This leaflet should answer most of your questions and is intended to support a clinical discussion between you and your doctor. If you have any additional questions or concerns about treatment, please speak to the doctor or nurse caring for you. … Read More
5th Metacarpal Neck Fractures
Introduction This advice sheet has been produced to give you information about your condition. It is not meant to replace discussion between you and the healthcare team. If after reading it, you require further explanation please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team. This is a common injury often as a consequence of a punching injury. The fracture … Read More
Upper Limb Plaster of Paris Cast Care Information
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give general information for patients and carers of a patient with an upper limb Plaster of Paris cast. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after … Read More