After Biopsy

• Use gauze pads with pressure over the area, changing them every 30-45 minutes until they turn a light pink color.
• Something cold like ice chips/small ice cubes or popsicles should be placed directly on the surgical site to minimize swelling.  This is most effective when done in the first 24-48 hours.
• While you are numb, you can have liquids and soft food that you do not need to chew to avoid biting your lip or tongue
• After the numbing wears off, you can have soft foods, that are mild in temperature and spiciness.
• Avoid sharp or crunchy foods, or things with small seeds that can get stuck in the sockets for 2 weeks
• Do not use any drinking straws, do any type of suction motion or do any spitting for one complete week.

Please call our office if you experience any of the following:

Excessive bleeding,

Persistent and severe pain

Fever

If you have any questions after surgery, doctor coverage is available 24/7. Please don’t hesitate to call us at La Jolla Office Phone Number 858-452-8606.