Pre Auricular Cyst Excision / Skin Tag Excision

Normal post-Operative Complaints

• Slight bloody discharge from surgical site
• Minimal discomfort

Call the Office if You Notice Any of the Following

• Pain not relieved with Tylenol or Motrin
• Increased redness, swelling or discharge from surgical site

Home Care Instructions

• OK to return to school the next day
• Surgeon will tell you if you can get the incision wet or not.  If yes, OK to shower. Can use a warm (NOT HOT) blow dryer on low speed to dry the surgical site
• Steri strips will fall off on their own. Do not remove strips prematurely
• Apply antibiotic ointment as directed or twice daily