Dr. Mancera
Oculofacial Plastic Surgery
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YOUR CARE TEAM
Your care team will assign your specific procedure(s) using the button below. Tap any procedure to read more about it.
Your care team will assign your specific procedure(s) using the button below. Tap any procedure to read more about it.
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LOCATIONS · Tues–Fri 7:30am–5pm
Brandon — 403 Vonderburg Dr
Sun City Center — 1701 Rickenbacker Dr
Plant City — 2002 S Alexander St
☎ (813) 681-1122
Brandon — 403 Vonderburg Dr
Sun City Center — 1701 Rickenbacker Dr
Plant City — 2002 S Alexander St
☎ (813) 681-1122
Pre-Operative
Preparation Checklist
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Preparation Videos
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What to Expect on Surgery Day
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Understanding Your Anaesthetic
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Preparing Your Home for Recovery
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Post-Operative
Post-Op Medications
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Your Medications
Dr. Mancera's team will add your specific post-operative medications here using the Team Code button above.
Recovery Instructions
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Swelling & Bruising
Apply a cold compress gently around the eye for 10 minutes every hour for the first 24–48 hours. Swelling peaks at 48–72 hours and gradually settles over 2–4 weeks.
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Head Elevation
Sleep with your head elevated on 2–3 pillows for the first week. A recliner is an excellent option to keep your head elevated comfortably overnight. Avoid bending forward or lying flat as this worsens swelling.
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Pain Management
For any post-operative discomfort, ice is your friend. If you are able, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a good place to start. Otherwise, if you were prescribed pain medications, take them as indicated.
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Eye Drops & Ointment
Use antibiotic drops or ointment as prescribed by Dr. Mancera. Use lubricating drops regularly — dry eye is common after periorbital surgery.
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Wound Care
Apply prescribed ointment to your suture lines as directed. Do not rub or pick at wounds.
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Activity Restrictions
Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and swimming for 2 weeks. Avoid bending or straining that increases facial blood pressure.
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Sun Protection
Wear sunglasses outdoors. Once healed, use SPF 50+ on scars for at least 6–12 months to minimise pigmentation changes.
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Return to Work
Most patients return to desk work within 1–2 weeks. Make-up can conceal bruising after 10–14 days once wounds are healed.
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Driving
Do not drive until your vision is clear and comfortable and you are off all sedating medication. Discuss with Dr. Mancera at your follow-up.
Recovery Videos
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Post-Op Wound Care Demonstration
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How to Apply Eye Drops Correctly
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What's Normal: Swelling & Bruising
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Progress Photos
Document your healing and share with Dr. Mancera's team if you have any concerns.
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Document Your Recovery
Photos are stored on your device only and never uploaded automatically.
Contact
Dr. Mancera's team is here to help. For non-urgent queries please allow 1 business day.
Phone
(813) 681-1122
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⚠ URGENT CONCERNS
If you experience sudden vision loss, severe pain, significant bleeding, or signs of infection — call immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.