Table 2.

Recommended Pre- and Post-treatment Measures to Minimize Edema/Swelling and Pain

Pre-treatment

• Acetaminophen or ibuprofen

• Ice

• Lidocaine injection*

Post-treatment (for the 48 hours following treatment)

• Ice (liberal use)

• Sleep with head of bed elevated

• Minimize salty foods

• Limit alcohol consumption

• Avoid exercise

• Compression (may help some patients)

*Note that in our experience, topical anesthetic has limited impact and interferes with the marking grid used to guide the injection.