Avoid aspirin for at least 10 days after surgery - take paracetamol or codeine based tablets for mild discomfort or ache.
Avoid exercise and especially swimming for 2 weeks after surgery.
Do not apply makeup for the first 2 weeks after surgery.
You may fly from 3 days after surgery.
Avoid homeopathic medicines which promote fast healing.
Light camouflage creams containing "green" colour applied on the cheeks hides bruising.
Bruising takes between 10 - 21 days to disappear and first drops down into the cheek and even the neck